Goodfellas (1990) - film review

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Goodfellas is an American crime film first released in 1990, directed by Martin Scorsese. The film stars Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino. It has also been released under the title: Good Fellas. Our overall rating for this film is: excellent.

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Director: Martin Scorsese
Script: Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese
Photo: Michael Ballhaus
Cast: Robert De Niro (James ’Jimmy’ Conway), Ray Liotta (Henry Hill), Joe Pesci (Tommy DeVito), Lorraine Bracco (Karen Hill), Paul Sorvino (Paul Cicero), Frank Sivero (Frankie Carbone), Tony Darrow (Sonny Bunz), Mike Starr (Frenchy), Frank Vincent (Billy Batts), Chuck Low (Morris ’Morrie’ Kessler), Frank DiLeo (Tuddy Cicero), Henny Youngman (Himself), Gina Mastrogiacomo (Janice Rossi), Catherine Scorsese (Tommy’s Mother), Charles Scorsese (Vinnie), Suzanne Shepherd (Karen’s Mother), Debi Mazar (Sandy), Margo Winkler (Belle Kessler), Welker White (Lois Byrd), Jerry Vale (Himself), Julie Garfield (Mickey Conway), Christopher Serrone (Young Henry), Elaine Kagan (Henry’s Mother), Beau Starr (Henry’s Father), Kevin Corrigan (Michael Hill), Michael Imperioli (Spider), Robbie Vinton (Bobby Vinton), Johnny Williams (Johnny Roastbeef), Daniel P. Conte (Dr. Dan), Tony Conforti (Tony), Frank Pellegrino (Johnny Dio), Ronald Maccone (Ronnie), Tony Sirico (Tony Stacks), Joe D’Onofrio (Young Tommy), Steve Forleo (City Detective #1), Richard Dioguardi (City Detective #2), Frank Adonis (Anthony Stabile), John Manca (Nicky Eyes), Joseph Bono (Mikey Franzese), Katherine Wallach (Diane), Mark Evan Jacobs (Bruce), Angela Pietropinto (Paulie’s Wife), Marianne Leone (Tuddy’s Wife), Marie Michaels (Mrs. Carbone), LoNardo (Frenchy’s Wife), Melissa Prophet (Angie), Illeana Douglas (Rosie), Susan Varon (Susan), Elizabeth Whitcraft (Tommy’s Girlfriend @ Copa), Clem Caserta (Joe Buddha), Samuel L. Jackson (Stacks Edwards), Fran McGee (Johnny Roastbeef’s Wife), Paul Herman (Dealer), Edward McDonald (Himself), Edward Hayes (Defense Attorney), Daniela Barbosa (Young Henry’s Sister #1), Gina Mattia (Young Henry’s Sister #2), Joel Calendrillo (Young Henry’s Older Brother), Anthony Valentin (Young Michael), Edward D. Murphy (Liquor Cop #1), Michael Citriniti (Liquor Cop #2), Peter Hock (Mailman), Erasmus C. Alfano (Barbeque Wiseguy), John Di Benedetto (Bleeding Man), Manny Alfaro (Gambling Doorman), Thomas Lowry (Hijacked Driver), Margaret Smith (School Guard), Richard Mullally (Cop #1), Frank Albanese (Mob Lawyer), Paul McIsaac (Judge – 1956), Bob Golub (Truck Driver at Diner), Louis Eppolito (Fat Andy), Tony Lip (Frankie the Wop), Mikey Black (Freddy No Nose), Peter Cicale (Pete the Killer), Anthony Powers (Jimmy Two Times), Vincent Pastore (Man w), Anthony Alessandro (Henry’s ’60s crew), Victor Colicchio (Henry’s ’60s crew), Mike Contessa (Cicero’s ’60s crew), Philip Suriano (Cicero’s ’60s crew), Paul Mougey (Terrorized Waiter), Norman Barbera (Bouncer), Anthony Polemeni (Copa Captain), James Quattrochi (Henry Greeter #1), Lawrence Sacco (Henry Greeter #2), Dino Laudicina (Henry Greeter #3), Thomas E. Camuti (Mr. Tony Hood #1), Andrew Scudiero (Mr. Tony’s Hood #2), Irving Welzer (Copa Announcer), Jesse Kirtzman (Beach Club Waiter), Russell Halley (Bruce’s Brother #1), Spencer Bradley (Bruce’s Brother #2), Bob Altman (Karen’s Dad), Joanna Bennett (Marie #1), Gayle Lewis (Marie #2), Gaetano Lisi (Paul #3), Luke Walter (Truck Driver), Ed Deacy (Detective Deacy), Larry Silvestri (Detective Silvestri), John ’Cha Cha’ Ciarcia (Batts’ Crew #1), Vito Picone (Vito), Janis Corsair (Vito’s Girlfriend), Frank Aquilino (Batts’ Crew #2), Lisa Dapolito (Lisa), Michael Calandrino (Godfather at Table), Vito Antuofermo (Prizefighter), Vito Balsamo (Henry’s ’70s Crew), Peter Fain (Henry’s ’70s Crew), Vincent Gallo (Henry’s ’70s Crew), Gaetano LoGiudice (Henry’s ’70s Crew), Garry Pastore (Henry’s ’70s Crew), Nicole Burdette (Carbone’s Girlfriend), Stella Keitel (Henry’s Older Child), Dominique DeVito (Henry’s Baby), Michaelangelo Graziano (Bar Patron), Paula Kcira (Janice’s Girlfriend #1), Nadine Kay (Janice’s Girlfriend #2), Tony Ellis (Bridal Shop Owner), Peter Onorati (Florida Bookie), Jamie De Roy (Bookie’s Sister), Joel Blake (Judge – 1971), H. Clay Dear (Security Guard w), Thomas Hewson (Drug Buyer), Gene Canfield (Prison Guard in Booth), Margaux Guerard (Judy Hill @ 10 Years), Violet Gaynor (Ruth Hill @ 8 Years), Tobin Bell (Parole Officer), Berlinda Tolbert (Stacks’ Girlfriend), Nancy Cassaro (Joe Buddha’s Wife), Adam Wandt (Kid), Joseph P. Gioco (Garbage Man), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Doctor), Alyson Jones (Judy Hill @ 13 Years), Ruby Gaynor (Ruth Hill @ 11 Years), Bo Dietl (Arresting Narc), Linda Carola (Gangster’s Girlfriend), Anthony Caso (Truck Hijacker), George G. Colucci (Contruction Worker), Joseph R. Gannascoli (Guy who walks downstairs at Paulie’s house), Matthew T. Gitkin (Warehouse Worker), Richard Goteri (Cicero’s ’60s Crew), Nicole Grey, Debbee Hinchcliffe (Jimmy’s Date), Anibal O. Lleras (Fellas Chauffer), Charles Pendelton (Resturante Mob Onlooker), James Reno, Jeffrey Rollins (Courtroom defendant), Frank Stellato (1956 Court Stenographer), Nick Vallelonga (Prison Inmate Sitting Behind Henry)
Country: USA
Language: English / Italian
Runtime: 146 min
Aka: Good Fellas; GoodFellas

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