1 Raging Bull (1980) Director Martin Scorsese
Critically acclaimed movie based on the life story of boxer Jake LaMotta-Robert DeNiro won an Academy Award for his portrayal of LaMotta, and Pesci was nominated for an Oscar for his role as LaMotta's brother
2 Goodfellas (1990) Director Martin Scorsese
Based on the book Wiseguy, tells the real life story of a man (Henry Hill played by Ray Liotta) who starts out as a gangster and ends up in a witness protection program-Pesci is brilliant as Liotta's hot tempered side kick, which won him an Academy Award for his unforgettable role...
3 Casino (1995) Director Martin Scorsese
Film about two mobster friends involved in a gambling empire-Sharon Stone is fantastic as doper trophy wife, which she won an Academy Award for her portrayal...
4 JFK (1991) Director Oliver Stone
Star studded film, considered controversial by some, as it explored the idea that the Kennedy assassination did not happen as the official story maintains...
5 My Cousin Vinny (1992) Director Jonathan Lynn
Light comedy about two young men who enlist the help of a lawyer cousin (Joe Pesci) to beat a wrongful murder charge-fun over the top performances by Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei as lawyer and girlfriend, Tomei won an Academy Award for her role...
6 Easy Money (1983) Director James Signorelli
Silly comedy starring Rodney Dangerfield as fat slob gambler who must quit his bad habits to inherit the family fortune and Pesci as Dangerfield's friend...
As I have seen all but one film (Easy Money) I look forward to your feedback... enjoy!
Dianezy
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