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1990 · 145 min · R

GoodFellas

Directed by Martin Scorsese · Drama, Crime

GoodFellas (1990) is a Drama film, directed by Martin Scorsese set in New York City during the 1950s–1980s. It runs 145 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime and neo noir, with a bleak tone. Themes of greed & ambition, betrayal, and power & corruption play out through non linear / fractured timeline.

Cinematography
Michael Ballhaus
Cast
Robert De NiroRay LiottaJoe PesciLorraine BraccoPaul SorvinoFrank SiveroTony DarrowMike Starr

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1950s1960s1970s1980s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeNeo Noir
Themes
Greed & AmbitionBetrayalPower & Corruption
Structure
Non Linear / Fractured Timeline
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Propulsive
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
True Story

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