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2 videodiscs (146 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
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Originally released as a motion picture in 1990
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
Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi
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
Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; costume designer, Richard Bruno ; production designer, Kristi Zea
Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino
MPAA rating: R
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.85:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo
English or dubbed Spanish dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned