Genre : Crime/Thriller

Runtime : 2hr 26min

Language : English

IMDb : 8.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 94%

Metacritic : 92%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Martin Scorsese

Cast

Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Frank Sivero, Tony Darrow, Mike Starr, Frank Vincent, Chuck Low

Plot

Goodfellas follows the rise and fall of Henry Hill, played by Ray Liotta, as he navigates the world of organized crime in New York City. Inspired by true events, the film explores Hill’s life from his early days working for local mobsters to his ascent within the Lucchese crime family. Guided by his mentors, James Conway (Robert De Niro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci), Henry becomes deeply entangled in a world of violence, loyalty, and betrayal. As he climbs the criminal hierarchy, Henry enjoys the glamorous lifestyle of wealth and excess but finds himself caught in a web of deceit and treachery. The film, directed by Martin Scorsese, masterfully blends gritty realism with dark humor, depicting the allure and consequences of a life steeped in crime. Ultimately, Henry faces the challenges of survival as his world unravels, leading to a dramatic unraveling of friendships and loyalties.