GoodFellas

Genre: Drama, Crime

Release Date: 1990-09-12

Runtime: 145 minutes

Tagline: Three decades of life in the mafia.

Description: The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.

Production Companies: ["Winkler Films"]

Summary:

Based on a true story, 'GoodFellas' follows the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a mobster who becomes an FBI informant.

Review:

'GoodFellas' is a gritty and intense portrayal of life in the mob. Scorsese's direction and the performances of the cast make this film a classic.

Audience Recommendation:

Mature audiences who enjoy crime dramas and are interested in the mafia lifestyle.

Themes:

The allure and consequences of a life of crime, loyalty, and the American Dream.

Fun Facts:

• The film is based on the book 'Wiseguy' by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Scorsese.

• The famous ' Copa Cabana' scene took 8 days to film.

• Ray Liotta's character, Henry Hill, was a real-life mobster who was part of the Lucchese crime family.

Type: Clip