As a seasoned film enthusiast and writer, I will always passionately argue that Goodfellas is the best gangster movie of all time. While I have the utmost respect for The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, I firmly believe that Goodfellas is the superior film. Of course, you can’t go wrong with any of these cinematic masterpieces, but Goodfellas just has that extra edge in terms of excitement, realism, and sheer entertainment value. Plus, it resonates more with my generation. But like I said, they’re all great in their own right.
It’s hard to believe that Goodfellas is fast approaching its 30th anniversary. Time flies, but the film’s impact remains as strong as ever. With that in mind, it’s fascinating to see how the cast has evolved since the movie’s production.
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and revisit the main characters of this iconic film, comparing their Goodfellas roles with their current appearances.
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
Frank Vincent – Billy Batts
Mike Starr – Frenchy
Debi Mazar – Sandy
Kevin Corrigan – Michael Hill
Michael Imperioli – Spider
Samuel L. Jackson – Stacks
Follow Us
