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.
The story follows Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate. The film chronicles Henry's rise and fall in the mob, from his early days as a young errand boy for local gangsters to his eventual entanglement with the Lucchese crime family and his struggles with paranoia and drug addiction.
GoodFellas is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, earning widespread critical acclaim for its direction, performances, screenplay, and visceral portrayal of mob life. It was a commercial success and remains a touchstone of the gangster genre, lauded for its unflinching realism and stylistic flair.
Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly praise GoodFellas for its gripping narrative, powerful performances, and realistic depiction of the mafia. Many appreciate its fast-paced storytelling and Scorsese's signature directorial style, finding it to be an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Nominated for 6 Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director. Won 2 BAFTA Awards, including Best Film. Won 1 Golden Globe Award for Best Director.
Joe Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Tommy DeVito, despite having significantly less screen time than many other nominees, and his performance is often cited as one of the most impactful in cinematic history.
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