Synopsis
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
Key facts
Cast
Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Frank Sivero, Tony Darrow, Mike Starr
Original language
Italian
First release
September 12, 1990 (France)
Production companies
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Home video distributors
Warner Home Video (United States)
Based on
Wiseguy
Awards
Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Brooklyn
Filming locations
New York City, New Jersey, Chicago, Neir's Tavern
Crew
Screenplay
Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese
Producer
Irwin Winkler
Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Editing
James Y. Kwei, Thelma Schoonmaker
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
Titles
| Original title | GoodFellas | |
| Québec French title | Les Affranchis | |
| Alternate title | Good Fellas |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Warner Home Video (cat. no. 12039) | 1991, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| Vinyl LP | Goodfellas (Music From The Motion Picture) (1990) | 5 releases, 1990-2026: Atlantic |
| CD | Goodfellas (Music From The Motion Picture) (1990) | 12 releases, 1990-2014: Atlantic |
| Cassette | Goodfellas (Music From The Motion Picture) (1990) | 4 releases, 1990: Atlantic |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | France | September 12, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | September 14, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Canada | September 19, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | September 19, 1990 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 19, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Italy | September 20, 1990 |
| Theatrical | United States | September 21, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Australia | September 27, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Finland | October 5, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 10, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Greece | October 11, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Japan | October 18, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Spain | October 19, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | October 20, 1990 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 26, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | November 1, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | November 2, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | November 9, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | November 15, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | November 21, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | November 23, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | November 23, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 23, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | November 28, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | December 21, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Poland | December 31, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | February 14, 1991 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | February 14, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Uruguay | February 28, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Peru | March 21, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Czechoslovakia | October 1, 1992 |
| Television | Philippines | January 11, 1997 |
| Theatrical | France | August 20, 2008 |
| Television | Netherlands | April 10, 2009 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 11, 2011 |
| Theatrical | Peru | February 6, 2014 |
| Theatrical | Lithuania | March 19, 2015 |
| Streaming | Netherlands | February 25, 2016 |
| Theatrical | Chile | May 23, 2016 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 20, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 20, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | July 6, 2017 |
| Theatrical | Latvia | September 11, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Italy | November 17, 2025 |
| Streaming | Germany | January 13, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 18 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1991 12039 |
| Home video | Czech Republic | January 27, 1999 |
| Home video | Netherlands | April 25, 2007 |
| Home video | Netherlands | January 12, 2011 |
Full credits
| Director | Martin Scorsese |
| Cast | Robert De Niro (James Conway), Ray Liotta (Henry Hill), Joe Pesci (Tommy DeVito), Lorraine Bracco (Karen Hill), Paul Sorvino (Paul Cicero), Frank Sivero (Frankie Carbone), Tony Darrow (Sonny Bunz), Mike Starr (Frenchy), Frank Vincent (Billy Batts), Chuck Low (Morris Kessler), Frank DiLeo (Tuddy Cicero), Henny Youngman (Henny Youngman), Gina Mastrogiacomo (Janice Rossi), Catherine Scorsese (Tommy's Mother), Charles Scorsese (Vinnie), Suzanne Shepherd (Karen's Mother), Debi Mazar (Sandy), Margo Winkler (Belle Kessler), Welker White (Lois Byrd), Jerry Vale (Jerry Vale), Julie Garfield (Mickey Conway), Christopher Serrone (Young Henry), Elaine Kagan (Henry's Mother), Beau Starr (Henry's Father), Kevin Corrigan (Michael Hill), Michael Imperioli (Spider), Robbie Vinton (Bobby Vinton), Johnny Williams (Johnny Roastbeef), Daniel P. Conte (Dr. Dan), Tony Conforti (Tony), Frank Pellegrino (Johnny Dio), Ronald Maccone (Ronnie), Tony Sirico (Tony Stacks), Joseph D'Onofrio (Young Tommy), Steve Forleo (City Detective #1), Richard Dioguardi (City Detective #2), Frank Adonis (Anthony Stabile), John Manca (Nickey Eyes), Joseph Bono (Mikey Franzese), Katherine Wallach (Diane), Mark Jacobs (Bruce), Angela Pietropinto (Cicero's Wife), Marianne Leone Cooper (Tuddy's Wife), Marie Michaels (Mrs. Carbone), LoNardo (Frenchy's Wife), Melissa Prophet (Angie), Illeana Douglas (Rosie), Susan Varon (Susan), Elizabeth Whitcraft (Tommy's Girlfriend), Clem Caserta (Joe Buddha), Samuel L. Jackson (Stacks Edwards), Fran McGee (Johnny Roastbeef's Wife), Paul Herman (Dealer), Edward McDonald (Edward McDonald), Edward Hayes (Defense Attorney), Daniela Barbosa (Young Henry's Sister #1), Gina Mattia (Young Henry's Sister #2), Joel Calendrillo (Young Henry's Older Brother), Anthony Valentin (Young Michael), Edward D. Murphy (Liquor Cop #1), Michael Citriniti (Liquor Cop #2), Peter Hock (Mailman), Erasmus C. Alfano (Barbeque Wiseguy), John Di Benedetto (Bleeding Man), Manny Alfaro (Gambling Doorman), Thomas Lowry (Hijacked Driver), Margaret Smith (School Guard), Richard Mullally (Cop #1), Frank Albanese (Mob Lawyer), Paul McIsaac (Judge - 1956), Bob Golub (Truck Driver at Diner), Louis Eppolito (Fat Andy), Tony Lip (Frankie The Wop), Mikey Black (Freddy No Nose), Peter Cicale (Pete The Killer), Anthony Powers (Jimmy Two Times), Vincent Pastore (Man with Coatrack), Anthony Alessandro (Henry's 60's crew), Victor Colicchio (Henry's 60's crew), Mike Contessa (Cicero 60's Crew), Philip Suriano (Cicero's 60's crew), Paul Mougey (Terrorized Waiter), Norman Barbera (Bouncer), Anthony Polemeni (Copa Captain), James Quattrochi (Henry Greeter #1), Lawrence Sacco (Henry Greeter #2), Dino Laudicina (Henry Greeter #3), Thomas E. Camuti (Mr. Tony Hood #1), Andrew Scudiero (Mr. Tony Hood #2), Irving Welzer (Copa Announcer), Jesse Kirtzman (Beach Club Waiter), Russell Halley (Bruce's Brother #1), Spencer Bradley (Bruce's Brother #2), Bob Altman (Karen's Dad), Joanna Bennett (Marie #1), Gayle Lewis (Marie #2), Gaetano Lisi (Paul #3), Luke Walter (Truck Driver), Ed Deacy (Detective Deacy), Larry Silvestri (Detective Silvestri), John 'Cha Cha' Ciarcia (Batts' Crew #1), Vito Picone (Vito), Janis Corsair (Vito's Girlfriend), Lisa D’Apolito (Lisa), Frank Aquilino (Batt's Crew #2), Michael Calandrino (Godfather at Table), Vito Antuofermo (Prizefighter), Vito Balsamo (Henry's 70's Crew), Peter Fain (Henry's 70's Crew), Vincent Gallo (Henry's 70's Crew), Gaetano LoGiudice (Henry's 70's Crew), Garry Pastore (Henry's 70's Crew), Nicole Burdette (Carbone's Girlfriend), Stella Keitel (Henry's Older Child - Judy), Dominique DeVito (Henry's Baby - Ruth), Michaelangelo Graziano (Bar Patron), Paula Kcira (Janice's Girlfriend #1), Nadine Kay (Janoce's Girlfriend #2), Tony Ellis (Bridal Shop Owner), Peter Onorati (Florida Bookie), Jamie deRoy (Bookie's Sister), Joel Blake (Judge - 1971), H. Clay Dear (Security Guard with Lobsters), Thomas Hewson (Drug Buyer), Gene Canfield (Prison Guard in Booth), Margaux Guerard (Judy Hill at 10 Years), Violet Gaynor (Ruth Hill at 8 Years), Tobin Bell (Parole Officer), Berlinda Tolbert (Stacks' Girlfriend), Nancy Cassaro (Joe Buddha's Wife), Adam Wandt (Kid), Joe Gioco (Garbage Man), Isiah Whitlock Jr. (Doctor), Alyson Jones (Judy Hill at 13 Years), Ruby Gaynor (Ruth Hill at 11 Years), Bo Dietl (Arresting Narc), Frank Cassini (50's Wiseguy (uncredited)), Anthony Caso (Truck Hijacker (uncredited)), Lisa Bostnar (Nickey Eyes' Girlfriend (uncredited)), Billy L. Sullivan (Jimmy's Son (uncredited)), Jeffrey Rollins (Courtroom Defendant (uncredited)), John Moraitis (Court Reporter) |
| Screenplay | Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese |
| Producer | Irwin Winkler |
| Executive producer | Barbara De Fina |
| Cinematography | Michael Ballhaus |
| Editing | James Y. Kwei, Thelma Schoonmaker |
| Production design | Kristi Zea |
| Visual effects | Conrad 'Connie' F. Brink |
| Costumes | Richard Bruno |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
