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1 day ago · That is to say, Scorsese had to change the name of real-world gangster Jimmy “the Gent” Burke for legal reasons. According to Glenn Kenny’s book Made Men: The Story of Goodfellas, Burke’s daughter demanded $100,000 for the use of his name, leading to the name change immediately before filming began.
15 hours ago · Jimmy Conway from Goodfellas (1990) Without a doubt, Robert De Niro is the man to call when you need a spectacular mobster in your movie, and he proved it once again with Goodfellas. Jimmy Conway combines the two most important qualities of a true crime lord: the charm of a true gentleman (hence his nickname, The Gent) and the cunning of a ...
Apr 17, 2024 · Dive into the intriguing true story of James Burke, the real-life gangster who inspired the iconic film "Goodfellas." From his notorious criminal activities to his larger-than-life personality,...
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Apr 19, 2024 · The film follows Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) as he begins serving as an errand boy for local caporegime Paulie Cicero (Paul Sorvino). He then becomes a fence, or receiver of stolen goods, and starts working with two of Paulie’s associates, Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci).
5 days ago · By Staff. Apr 17, 1996. James "Jimmy the Gent" Burke, one of New York's legendary gangsters and suspected mastermind of the 1978 Lufthansa heist that netted a record $5.8 million in cash,...
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May 3, 2024 · 4. Robert’s Lounge. Site of the former Robert’s Lounge. Next: #5 Tommaso. View all on one page. A bar long gone, it became famous thanks to Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas. Jimmy ‘the Gent’...
2 days ago · The iconic film Goodfellas by Martin Scorsese, featuring stars like Ray Liotta and Robert De Niro, remains a masterpiece to this day. Released in 1990, the film continues to captivate and surprise ...
