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When Martin Scorsese, one of the world’s most skillful and respected directors,
reunited with two-time Oscar-winner Robert De Niro in "GoodFellas", the result
was one of the most powerful films of the year.
Based on the true-life best
seller Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi and backed by a dynamic pop/rock oldies
soundtrack, critics and filmgoers alike declared "GoodFellas" great. It was
named 1990’s best film by the New York, Los Angeles and National Society of Film
Critics. And it earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and
Best Director. Robert De Niro received wide recognition for his performance as
veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" Conway. And as the volatile Tommy DeVito, Joe
Pesci walked off with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar. Academy Award nominee
Lorraine Bracco, Ray Liotta and Paul Sorvino also turned in electrifying
performance.
You have to see it to believe it-then watch again. "GoodFellas"
explores the criminal life like no other movie.
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