Classic crime drama starring Ray Liotta as a man whose mafia lifestyle gradually takes its toll. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci are exceptional as ruthless fellow mobsters in this unforgettable film.

FILM TRIVIA:

>The word f*** is used close to 250 different times in the film and most of the time, the word is spoken by Joe Pesci’s character. Pesci’s mother, upon watching her son, told him that the movie was good, but wondered whether he had to swear that much!

>Ray Liotta spent a lot of time with the real Henry Hill in order to get a grasp of his character. Hill acted for many years as an FBI informant and despite this change of heart, many gangsters have gone to him and asked him how he was able to get his story made into a film. Hill maintains that many gangsters have seen the film and have enjoyed it.

>Scorsese originally wanted CSI star William L. Petersen to play Ray Liotta’s role, but Petersen declined the offer.

MAJOR AWARDS:

>Nominated for 6 Academy Awards, Won 1, ‘Best Supporting Actor – Joe Pesci’

>Nominated for 7 BAFTAs, Won 5 including, ‘Best Direction’, ‘Best Film’, ‘Best Screenplay’ and ‘Best Editing’.

>Nominated for 5 Golden Globes including, ‘Best Film – Drama’, ‘Best Supporting Actor – Joe Pesci’ and ‘Best Director’

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