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Goodfellas

1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese.

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Goodfellas (1990) is an American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It chronicles the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a New York mob associate, offering a stylized and often violent depiction of Mafia life through his perspective. The film is renowned for its innovative cinematography, soundtrack, and performances.

Etymology

Goodfellas is a slang term for gangsters or mobsters, derived from the Italian-American community.

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Goodfellas is a movie about Henry Hill, who becomes involved with the Mafia and experiences both the glamour and dangers of that life.

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Goodfellas is often considered one of Scorsese's best films, It was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, The film is based on the non-fiction book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi

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Who directed Goodfellas? Martin Scorsese, What genre is Goodfellas? Crime film, When was Goodfellas released? 1990

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