When Martin Scorsese, one of the world's most skilful 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.
Robert De Niro received wide recognition for his performance as veteran criminal Jimmy "The Gent" Conway. As the volatile Tommy DeVito, Joe Pesci walked off with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar having turned in an electrifying performance. You have to see it to believe it, then watch again: 'GoodFellas' explores the criminal life like no other movie...