This passage is about the popular 1990 film, “GoodFellas,” directed by Martin Scorsese. The movie showcases the life of Henry Hill, oscillating between his relationships with his wife Karen and his mafia partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito. You’ll get to know fascinating details about the movie’s filming locations, key characters, and other intriguing backstage facts.
Where it Filmed?
“GoodFellas” was filmed at different locations across New York City, USA. Some key sites included The Oriental Manor on 86th St, Brooklyn, and the Copacabana Nightclub on East 60th Street, East Side, Manhattan. Other areas included Staten Island, 32nd Street, Astoria, Queens, and Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth. The filming took place between May 3, 1989, and August 9, 1989.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Robert De Niro | James Conway |
| Ray Liotta | Henry Hill |
| Joe Pesci | Tommy DeVito |
| Lorraine Bracco | Karen Hill |
| Paul Sorvino | Paul Cicero |
| Frank Sivero | Frankie Carbone |
| Tony Darrow | Sonny Bunz |
| Mike Starr | Frenchy |
| Frank Vincent | Billy Batts |
| Chuck Low | Morris Kessler |
| Frank DiLeo | Tuddy Cicero |
| Henny Youngman | Henny Youngman |
| Gina Mastrogiacomo | Janice Rossi |
| Catherine Scorsese | Tommy’s Mother |
| Charles Scorsese | Vinnie |
| Suzanne Shepherd | Karen’s Mother |
| Debi Mazar | Sandy |
| Margo Winkler | Belle Kessler |
| Welker White | Lois Byrd |
| Jerry Vale | Jerry Vale |
| Julie Garfield | Mickey Conway |
| Christopher Serrone | Young Henry |
| Elaine Kagan | Henry’s Mother |
| Beau Starr | Henry’s Father |
| Kevin Corrigan | Michael Hill |
| Michael Imperioli | Spider |
| Robbie Vinton | Bobby Vinton |
| Daniel P. Conte | Dr. Dan |
| Tony Conforti | Tony |
| Frank Pellegrino | Johnny Dio |
| Ronald Maccone | Ronnie |
| Tony Sirico | Tony Stacks |
| Joseph D’Onofrio | Young Tommy |
| Steve Forleo | City Detective #1 |
| Richard Dioguardi | City Detective #2 |
| Frank Adonis | Anthony Stabile |
| John Manca | Nickey Eyes |
| Joseph Bono | Mikey Franzese |
| Katherine Wallach | Diane |
| Angela Pietropinto | Cicero’s Wife |
| Marianne Leone | Tuddy’s Wife |
| Marie Michaels | Mrs. Carbone |
| Melissa Prophet | Angie |
| Illeana Douglas | Rosie |
| Susan Varon | Susan |
| Elizabeth Whitcraft | Tommy’s Girlfriend at Copa |
| Clem Caserta | Joe Buddha |
| Samuel L. Jackson | Stacks Edwards |
| Fran McGee | Johnny Roastbeef’s Wife |
| Paul Herman | Dealer |
| Edward McDonald | Edward McDonald |
| Edward Hayes | Defense Attorney |
| Daniela Barbosa | Young Henry’s Sister #1 |
| Gina Mattia | Young Henry’s Sister #2 |
| Joel Calendrillo | Young Henry’s Older Brother |
| Anthony Valentin | Young Michael |
| Edward D. Murphy | Liquor Cop #1 |
| Michael Citriniti | Liquor Cop #2 |
| Peter Hock | Mailman |
| Erasmus C. Alfano | Barbeque Wiseguy |
| Manny Alfaro | Gambling Doorman |
| Thomas Lowry | Hijacked Driver |
| Margaret Smith | School Guard |
| Richard Mullally | Cop #1 |
| Frank Albanese | Mob Lawyer |
| Paul McIsaac | Judge – 1956 |
| Bob Golub | Truck Driver at Diner |
| Louis Eppolito | Fat Andy |
| Tony Lip | Frankie The Wop |
| Mikey Black | Freddy No Nose |
| Peter Cicale | Pete The Killer |
| Anthony Powers | Jimmy Two Times |
| Anthony Alessandro | Henry’s 60’s Crew |
| Victor Colicchio | Henry’s 60’s Crew |
| Mike Contessa | Cicero’s 60’s Crew |
| Philip Suriano | Cicero’s 60’s crew |
| Paul Mougey | Terrorized Waiter |
| Norman Barbera | Gino the Bouncer |
| Anthony Polemeni | Copa Captain |
| James Quattrochi | Henry Greeter #1 |
| Lawrence Sacco | Henry Greeter #2 |
| Dino Laudicina | Henry Greeter #3 |
| Thomas E. Camuti | Mr. Tony Hood #1 |
| Andrew Scudiero | Mr. Tony Hood #2 |
| Irving Welzer | Copa Announcer |
| Jesse Kirtzman | Beach Club Waiter |
| Russell Halley | Bruce’s Brother #1 |
| Spencer Bradley | Bruce’s Brother #2 |
| Bob Altman | Karen’s Dad |
| Joanna Bennett | Marie #1 |
| Gayle Lewis | Marie #2 |
| Gaetano Lisi | Paul #3 |
| Luke Walter | Truck Driver |
| Ed Deacy | Detective Deacy |
| Larry Silvestri | Detective Silvestri |
| Vito Picone | Vito |
| Janis Corsair | Vito’s Girlfriend |
| Frank Aquilino | Batts’ Crew #2 |
| Michael Calandrino | Godfather at Table |
| Vito Antuofermo | Prizefighter |
| Vito Balsamo | Henry’s 70’s Crew |
| Peter Fain | Henry’s 70’s Crew |
| Gaetano LoGiudice | Henry’s 70’s Crew |
| Nicole Burdette | Carbone’s Girlfriend |
| Michaelangelo Graziano | Bar Patron |
| Nadine Kay | Janice’s Girlfriend #2 |
| Tony Ellis | Bridal Shop Owner |
| Peter Onorati | Florida Bookie |
| Joel Blake | Judge – 1971 |
| H. Clay Dear | Security Guard with Lobsters |
| Thomas Hewson | Drug Buyer |
| Gene Canfield | Prison Guard in Booth |
| Margaux Guerard | Judy Hill at 10 Years |
| Violet Gaynor | Ruth Hill at 8 Years |
| Tobin Bell | Parole Officer |
| Berlinda Tolbert | Stacks’ Girlfriend |
| Adam Wandt | Kid |
| Isiah Whitlock Jr. | Doctor |
| Alyson Jones | Judy Hill at 13 Years |
| Ruby Gaynor | Ruth Hill at 11 Years |
| Steve Baker | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Lisa Bostnar | Nicky Eyes’ Girlfriend (uncredited) |
| Kevin Brophy | Gangster (uncredited) |
| Anthony Caso | Truck Hijacker (uncredited) |
| Frank Cassini | Young Wiseguy (uncredited) |
| Joe Chiaramonte | Lawyer (uncredited) |
| Doug Ferony | Anthony (uncredited) |
| Frank Ferruccio | Detective (uncredited) |
| George Gerard | Contruction Worker (uncredited) |
| Matthew T. Gitkin | Warehouse Worker (uncredited) |
| Richard Goteri | Cicero’s ’60s Crew (uncredited) |
| Debbee Hinchcliffe | Jimmy’s Date (uncredited) |
| Diane Kimbrell | Commuter (uncredited) |
| Anibal O. Lleras | Fellas Chauffer (uncredited) |
| Joseph Minnella | Special (uncredited) |
| Michael Morano | James Conway Jr. (uncredited) |
| John Moschitta Sr. | Pizza Maker (uncredited) |
| Joe Napoleone | Customer (uncredited) |
| Joseph Oliveira | Marciano (uncredited) |
| Charles Pendelton | Resturante Mob Onlooker (uncredited) |
| Louis Perez | Frankie (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Rollins | Courtroom Defendant (uncredited) |
| Colette Savage | Mrs. Johnson – Tennis Spectator (uncredited) |
| Randy Schein | Tennis Pro (uncredited) |
| Robert Sedona | Restaurant Customer (uncredited) |
| Jill Senter | Woman in Bar (uncredited) |
| Barry Squitieri | Wiseguy (uncredited) |
| Drew Stanley | Wedding Photographer (uncredited) |
| Frank Stellato | 1956 Court Stenographer (uncredited) |
| Billy L. Sullivan | Jimmy’s Son (uncredited) |
| Nick Vallelonga | Prison Inmate Sitting Behind Henry (uncredited) |
| Madeleine Wild | Customer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
The film starred notable actors such as Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, and Joe Pesci. It had an impressive success rate, having won an Oscar, 43 other wins, and 38 nominations. The movie was ranked 17th in the Top Rated Movies, tangible proof of its popularity among viewers. As for the writer’s credit, it’s shared between Nicholas Pileggi and Martin Scorsese. Also, despite having a running time of 2h 25mins and a genre of crime and biography, it garnered 1,720 User reviews and 170 Critic reviews, further enhancing its credibility.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: The Oriental Manor, 1818 86th St, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6067528
- Longitude: -74.0023545
- Place ID: ChIJuVmfTAxFwokRaI45mwGrHSo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1818 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11214, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Copacabana Nightclub – 10 East 60th Street, East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7643562
- Longitude: -73.9718949
- Place ID: ChIJfYvYG_BYwokRMp-GuXaUVdY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.5795317
- Longitude: -74.1502007
- Place ID: ChIJ59T0ee9FwokReLy6NIUfJ1A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Staten Island, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 2409 32nd Street, Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7622974
- Longitude: -73.92370869999999
- Place ID: ChIJeSbv4zlfwokRj9HQbAHLTmE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2409 32nd St, Astoria, NY 11102, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: 56-26 Maspeth Avenue, Maspeth, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.722789
- Longitude: -73.91350589999999
- Place ID: ChIJX-iVM75ewokRQkjef1oj348
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 56-26 Maspeth Ave, Maspeth, NY 11378, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
