| Description |
2 videodiscs (146 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo. |
| Language |
English or dubbed French dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned. |
| Note |
Container erroneously claims Spanish language soundtrack. |
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1990. |
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Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi. |
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Special features: commentary by Martin Scorsese and cast/crew; bonus commentary with ex-gangster Henry Hill and ex-FBI Agent Edward McDonald; 4 new documentaries. |
| Cast |
Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; costume designer, Richard Bruno ; production designer, Kristi Zea. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Awards |
Academy Award winner, 1990: best supporting actor, Joe Pesci. |
| Summary |
Details the rise and fall of Henry Hill, a Brooklyn kid who grows up idolizing the "wise guys" from his neighborhood. He begins hanging around the mobsters and doing odd jobs until he gains the notice of local chieftain Paulie Cicero. In his teens, Hill distinguishes himself as a "stand-up guy" by choosing jail time over ratting on his accomplices. From that moment on, he is a part of the family. Along with his partner Tommy, he rises through the ranks to become Paulie's lieutenant. Soon he finds himself the target of both the feds and the mobsters. |
| Contents |
disc 1. Feature -- disc 2. Extras. |
| Subject |
Hill, Henry, 1943-2012 -- Drama.
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Gangsters -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Criminal behavior -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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Criminal psychology -- New York (State) -- New York -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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| Local Subject |
ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS, 1990.
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| Genre |
Feature films.
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Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
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| Added Author |
Winkler, Irwin.
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Pileggi, Nicholas.
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Scorsese, Martin.
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De Niro, Robert.
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Liotta, Ray.
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Pesci, Joe.
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Bracco, Lorraine, 1955-
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Sorvino, Paul.
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Ballhaus, Michael, 1935-
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Schoonmaker, Thelma.
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Bruno, Richard.
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Zea, Kristi.
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Pileggi, Nicholas.
Wiseguy.
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Warner Bros. Pictures (1969- )
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Warner Home Video (Firm)
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| ISBN |
0790758342 |
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9780790758343 |
| Standard No. |
085391912224 |
| Music No. |
19122 Warner Home Video |
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