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The ‘Goodfellas’ Star That Got Martin Scorsese’s Movie the Green Light
After Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta joined the cast, the studio wouldn't green-light 'Goodfellas' without a big star in the 3rd role.
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‘Goodfellas’ Once Held This World Record, Which Martin Scorsese Beat Himself with Another Movie
"Goodfellas" has been praised as one of the best movies of all times in the 30 years since its release. It also held a special world record
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The ‘Goodfellas’ Role John Malkovich Was in the Running to Play
'Goodfellas' could have had a different feel with John Malkovich in 1 of the film's major roles.
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The ‘Goodfellas’ Part Madonna Was Up For Went to a Future ‘Sopranos’ Star
Madonna was appearing in major films in the early '90s, and she was up for a big part in 'Goodfellas' that went to a future 'Sopranos' star.
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‘Goodfellas’: How Donovan Reacted to Martin Scorsese Using His Song in Such a Violent Scene
During an especially brutal scene in 'Goodfellas,' you hear a pretty song by folk singer Donovan playing in the background.
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‘Goodfellas’: How Martin Scorsese Knew Ray Liotta Was Right for the Lead Role
Though the studio wasn't sold on Ray Liotta as the 'Goodfellas' lead, Martin Scorsese saw something from the actor during a film festival encounter.
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The Major ‘Goodfellas’ Role the Studio Discussed Tom Cruise Playing
Can you picture Tom Cruise playing a lead role in 'Goodfellas'? People at Warner Bros. could.
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The ‘Sopranos’ Stars Who Played Major Roles in Scorsese’s ‘Goodfellas’
David Chase was a big fan of 'Goodfellas,' and when he started shooting 'The Sopranos' he got several actors from the film to work on the HBO show.
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Frank Vincent: How Much Was the ‘Sopranos’ and ‘Goodfellas’ Star Worth When He Died?
As Phil Leotardo in 'The Sopranos,' Billy Batts in 'Goodfellas,' and many other roles, Frank Vincent ranked among the great gangster actors. Here's how much he was worth when he died.
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Joe Pesci: How Much Is the Oscar-Winning ‘Goodfellas’ Star Worth?
Joe Pesci's roles in 'Goodfellas,' 'Home Alone,' and 'My Cousin Vinny' made him a superstar in the '90s. Here's how much the actor is worth.
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Was Scorsese’s ‘Goodfellas’ Based on the Lives of Real New York Mobsters?
Decades after its release, 'Goodfellas' remains one of the best mob films of all time. But is it based on real New York mobsters?
