(Also keep an eye out for Vincent Gallo in a few scenes. Jackson, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Corrigan), plus dozens of unfamiliar actors (and non-actors) who are all so good it seems unfair just to single out the 'stars'.
Plus you have Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Michael Imperioli, and lots of well known faces in small but important roles (Debi Mazar, Samuel L. As to the actors De Niro is on top form, Ray Liotta is the best he's ever been, and this is Joe Pesci's definitive performance. And in that it's really hard to beat this movie. But Scorsese and co-writer Mitch Pileggi never lose lose sight of their main goal - to tell a story. The consistently fine acting by the large ensemble cast (both known and unknown), the cinematography, editing, dialogue, brilliant use of music, it's all breathtaking.
While not my favourite Martin Scorsese movie it is a stunning achievement, and one of his very best movies. 'Goodfellas' is a masterpiece, pure and simple.
