<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">Goodfellas is one of those gangster movies that made everyone change their view of gangster movies in general. It is an American biographical film directed by Martin Scorsese, and is loosely based on the novel Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi. The film was an unnoticeable success and is definitely worth watching and talking about.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Connect with your favorite stars easier and faster with a special <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">social networking app</a> that allows you to exchange messages and photos with ease.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Goodfellas: When the crime is told from the inside</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Goodfellas is a unique film that tells the story of Henry Hill, who grew up in a neighborhood ruled by some gangsters, and then became involved with them at an early age.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Henry becomes part of the Lucchese crime family and rises to prominence through his involvement in robberies and extortion, teaming up with James Conway and Tommy DeVito, two well-known gangsters.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Overall, the film sheds light on the daily life of the criminal underworld, including criminal activities, some of the complex relationships between gang members, and the violence that exists within each of their lives. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:1080/1280;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/d0bf1df3-e670-48df-89f9-3bf1d728cc41.jpeg" alt="Goodfellas"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The True Story Behind the Movie Henry Hill and the Underworld</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The story of this film, among <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/the-most-powerful-foreign-films-worth-watching-in-2025-hollywood-sets-the-screens-on-fire">the foreign films worth watching,</a> is a true story. We find Henry Hill joining the Lucchese criminal gang at a young age, and he was neglected by the gang's older members. He actually participated in many different crimes, including the robbery of John F. Kennedy Airport in 1967 AD.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hill was arrested for drug trafficking and began cooperating with the FBI to avoid being harmed by his fellow gang members.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Hill's testimony played a key role in the arrest of several members of the various gangs involved in the Lufthansa robbery, and this was the basis for the film and the investigation.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Martin Scorsese and the unique directorial touch</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Goodfellas was directed by Martin Scorsese, who created a unique directorial touch that made the film one of the most prominent gangster films in cinematic history.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Scorsese employed distinctive cinematic techniques, such as continuous shooting and dynamic camera movement, to create immersive scenes that truly emulate mafia life.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> He also tended to use a realistic approach to depicting crime and violence, and largely avoided any romantic scenes.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content that</a> you can't find anywhere else, and enjoy benefits you can't miss with Special, the most popular site in the world. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:906/762;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/89abbfcc-d590-405a-a667-73eb7cbad9f5.jpeg" alt="Goodfellas"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Unforgettable performances: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The strong performances of the two actors in the film added a very real touch to it. Below we will learn about the most prominent performances presented that made it one of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbisiali.com/ar/news/article/list-of-the-best-foreign-films-from-classics-to-the-latest-releases">the best foreign films</a> :</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Robert De Niro: His performance was brilliant. He played a charismatic leader who had the ability to control others.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Ray Liotta: He delivered a masterful performance as Henry Hill, successfully portraying the inner conflict between loyalty to the world of crime and the desire to escape it.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Joey Pesci: He portrayed Tommy DeVito and gave an exceptional performance, masterfully portraying the character's violence and dark side.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">How Goodfellas Redefined Gangster Movies?</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Goodfellas has redefined gangster movies once again, as highlighted in the following points:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Realism: The film presented a realistic look at the world of crime and the mafia and avoided the usual romantic sentiments.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film didn't feature any superheroes but tended to use complex characters with multiple motivations.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Excessive Violence: The film successfully presented violence in a direct and bloody manner, which shocked the audience.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Depicting daily life in the mafia: It did not focus on the major crimes alone but highlighted the daily life of each gang member.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film became a benchmark for gangster films and series and influenced the way the public viewed the world of crime in general.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Timeless quotes from the movie that are still repeated today.</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> There are a lot of quotes from this special movie that are still being repeated today, and here are some of them:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> As I remember I always wanted to be a gangster: That quote depicted how the movie's hero had a love for the gangster life.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Never tell on your friends and always keep your mouth shut: a golden rule of the criminal world.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> For us to live any other way would have been insane: that sums up the good friends' outlook on life. </li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:787/1107;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/dba50c6a-e525-455e-9d7c-cc8efc54e807.jpeg" alt="Goodfellas"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">The film between criticism and the audience</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This film was a huge success with critics and audiences alike, and here's how:</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Critics praised the skillful direction as well as the performances of the actors, especially Joe Pesci, some of whom considered him the best ever, and there was great acclaim from critics for its realistic story.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film was a huge commercial success, as evidenced by its high box office receipts. It is considered one of the most popular films among audiences, and many praised the exciting story. Although there was widespread acclaim, some criticized the film due to its length and some of the details that were deemed unacceptable.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Nominations and Awards Was Goodfellas wronged at the Oscars?</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Many believe that the film was unfairly nominated for the Oscars because it was nominated for several awards but won only one. Here are some highlights of this:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Joe Pesci won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Martin Scorsese was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lorraine Bracco was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Nicholas Pileggi and Martin Scorsese were nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.</li></ul><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Discover the most beautiful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles">celebrity collectibles</a> through Special, which showcases the most famous items owned by stars and celebrities around the world.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><br> Goodfellas is one of the most popular gangster movies of all time, and it has captured the hearts of crime movie fans thanks to its story and the performances of the two actors.</p>