Goodfellas [videorecording] / Warner Bros. presents an Irwin Winkler production, a Martin Scorsese picture ; produced by Irwin Winkler ; screenplay by Nicholas Pileggi & Martin Scorsese ; directed by Martin Scorsese.
Other Titles: Wiseguy.
Edition: 2-disc special ed.
Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2004]
ISBN: 0790758342
Description: 2 videodiscs (146 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Subject: Hill, Henry, 1943- Drama.
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Gangsters New York (State) New York Drama.
Criminal behavior New York (State) New York Drama.
Crimen organizado Nueva York (Estados Unidos : Estado) Nueva York Teatro. bidex
Feature films.
Gangster films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Credits: Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; costume designer, Richard Bruno ; production designer, Kristi Zea.
Performers: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino.
Target Audience: MPAA rating: R.
Notes: English or dubbed French dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Container erroneously claims Spanish language soundtrack.
Originally released as a motion picture in 1990.
Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi.
Special features: commentary by Martin Scorsese and cast/crew; bonus commentary with ex-gangster Henry Hill and ex-FBI Agent Edward McDonald; 4 new documentaries.
Summary: Details the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a Brooklyn kid who grows up idolizing the "wise guys" from his neighborhood. He begins hanging around the mobsters and doing odd jobs until he gains the notice of local chieftain Paulie Cicero. In his teens, Hill distinguishes himself as a "stand-up guy" by choosing jail time over ratting on his accomplices. From that moment on, he is a part of the family. Along with his partner Tommy, he rises through the ranks to become Paulie's lieutenant. Soon he finds himself the target of both the feds and the mobsters.
