10 Things You Didn't Know About Goodfellas

Aside from The Godfather, Goodfellas is frequently cited as one of the best gangster films ever made. There's little wonder why though, the combination of a stellar cast, an equally talented director and the help of a real life gangster all contributed to creating the most authentic gangster film ever made. Henry Hill's first-hand telling of the events that he dealt with in his long life of crime, while not the sole reason, are arguably what elevated Goodfellas beyond just another romanticised telling of the gangster story to one that was entirely believable due to being based on actual events. Whether you were always curious how many times the F bomb was dropped in Goodfellas, whether different actors were originally approached to play the famous roles or wanted to know why the 'funny how' scene is just so good, then this list should help to answer your burning questions. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you'll have a greater understanding of why Goodfellas feels so authentic, flawless and just outright enjoyable. Grab a cigar, put on a trilby and set your gun down: this is a list that you'll want to have a good look at - it won't disappoint.