Goodfellas (1990)

Based On the Life of: Henry Hill

Starring: Ray Liotta

Movie Budget: $25 million

Star Salary: $500,000

Adapted from the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi, legendary director Martin Scorsese directed this true crime epic based on the life and crimes of known Mafia associate Henry Hill. The movie’s main character is portrayed by Ray Liotta, though some think that Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci steal most scenes.

Produced for $25 million, a hefty sum back in the late 1980s, Goodfellas was not only a box office success—making back $46 million—but claimed its place in history as a pillar of cinema culture.