Read Martin Scorsese's Touching Tribute To Goodfellas Star Ray Liotta
Legendary director Martin Scorsese writes a moving tribute to his Goodfellas lead, the late Ray Liotta. Adapted from Nicholas Pileggi's nonfiction book Wiseguy, Scorsese's seminal gangster film follows the real-life story of Henry Hill Jr. (Liotta) as he rises through the ranks of the mob with his associates Jimmy Conway (Robert De Niro) and Tommy DeVito (Joe Pesci). Also starring Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino, Goodfellas is widely recognized as one of the best films in the gangster genre, often ranked right alongside Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather. However, despite garnering overwhelming praise from critics at the time of its release, Goodfellas only scored one Academy Award, winning Best Supporting Actor for Pesci.
Having already become well-known for his performances in Something Wild, Dominick and Eugene, and Field of Dreams, Liotta became an international star for his portrayal of Henry Hill, which remains his best-known role. Indeed, following his performance in Scorsese's gangster classic, Liotta went on to appear in a number of crime movies throughout his career, becoming well-associated with the genre. But he also proved himself to be a versatile actor, guest appearing in a range of sitcoms and even voicing a parody of himself in Bee Movie. Liotta passed away unexpectedly last month at the age of 67 while filming a new movie in the Dominican Republic, causing an outpouring of tributes from friends, collaborators, and fans.
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Now, the director behind Liotta's most acclaimed role issues a heartwarming tribute to the Goodfellas star. In an article for The Guardian, Scorsese discusses the process of casting Liotta as Henry Hill, and how the actor managed to
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