Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'

Getting Made: The Making of 'GoodFellas'

2004 · 30 min · ★ 6.0 · Documentary

A documentary that presents a brief yet detailed account on the making of Martin Scorsese's "GoodFellas" (1990), the successful film that redefined the mafia on the big screen. Featuring interviews with cast and crew and clips from the movie, this retrospective documentary reveals the behind-the-scenes experiences of what would turn out to be one of the greatest films ever made.

Directed by Stephen Altobello · Written by Jonah Kaplan

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