Goodfellas (1990)

Plot Summary

Considered a cinematic masterpiece, this iconic Martin Scorsese film chronicles the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a member of the mob who ends up as an FBI informant. As a child, Henry becomes fascinated with the gangsters in his neighborhood and as the years go by he rises through their ranks gaining the trust of the bosses. Henry's ties with his buddies Jimmy and Tommy deepens as they come to share crimes and a rich and privileged lifestyle. Nominated for 6 Oscars, the film set a tone and style that has been widely embraced ever since.

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Awards

Golden Globes, USA (1991)

Golden Globe 1991

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Nicholas Pileggi Martin Scorsese

Golden Globe 1991

Nominated

Best Motion Picture - Drama

BAFTA Awards (1991)

BAFTA Film Award 1991

Winner

Best Editing

Thelma Schoonmaker

BAFTA Film Award 1991

Winner

Best Screenplay - Adapted

Nicholas Pileggi Martin Scorsese

BAFTA Film Award 1991

Winner

Best Direction

Martin Scorsese

BAFTA Film Award 1991

Winner

Best Costume Design

Richard Bruno

BAFTA Film Award 1991

Winner

Best Film

Irwin Winkler Martin Scorsese

BAFTA Film Award 1991

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Michael Ballhaus

Academy Awards, USA (1991)

Oscar 1991

Nominated

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium

Nicholas Pileggi Martin Scorsese

Oscar 1991

Nominated

Best Film Editing

Thelma Schoonmaker

Oscar 1991

Nominated

Best Picture

Irwin Winkler

Venice Film Festival (1990)

Golden Lion 1990

Nominated

Golden Lion

Martin Scorsese