When Martin Scorsese, one of the world's most skillful and respected directors, reunited with
two-time Oscar-winner Robert De Niro in GoodFellad, 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 electrigying performances. You have to see it to believe it-then watch
again. GoodFellas explores the criminal life like no other movie.