Goodfellas (1990), directed by Martin Scorsese, is a crime drama based on Nicholas Pileggi’s book Wiseguy. It follows Henry Hill, a young man seduced by the mob’s allure, rising through the ranks with his partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito. The film chronicles their heists, betrayals, and eventual downfall. Praised for its gritty realism, it’s a cinematic masterpiece, earning six Oscar nominations. | Historyinmemes