The Infamous Scene That Was Cut from Goodfellas

now go home and get your shine box you youie of yeah yeah yeah come on come on come Good Fellas the Timeless movie that has dazzled audiences for decades with its raw portrayal of the mob lifestyle truly made Martin Scorsese a legendary director it also turned actors like Ray Leota Joe pessie and Robert dairo into household names but what if I told you there's an Infamous scene that never made it to the big screen what is the matter with you what are you stupid or what Tommy I'm kidding with you what the are you doing sick Maniac kidding with you you shoot the guy join us as we uncover many hidden gems about Good Fellas like the spider death scene we'll reveal exclusive and juicy details of the scenes that were too scandalous for Cinemas and had to be tweaked plus we'll share other fascinating facts about the film that will leave you intrigued stay tuned friends the gruesome opening the movie Goodfellas wastes no time in plunging the viewers into the chaotic and bloody world of the mafia right from the start we are introduced to three of the main characters Henry Hill played by Ray Leota Tommy DeVito played by Joe pessie and Jimmy Conway played by Robert dairo they are driving in the dark with some upbeat music on the radio when they hear a disturbing thud coming from the back of the car curious and worried they stop the car get out and Pop the trunk what we see next is a shocking and gruesome sight a man who has been brutally beaten and almost dead in a moment that was both shocking and intriguing Tommy pulls out a knife and stabs the man three times while Henry and Jimmy watch with a mix of horror and amusement Jimmy then takes out a gun and shoots the man several times in the head making sure he is dead for good this scene happens before the opening credits rooll setting the tone for the rest of the movie it shows us the violent and ruthless nature of the mafia and the different traits of the three gangsters Tommy is impulsive and cruel Henry is observant and detached and Jimmy is calm and professional but the most Twisted part of this scene is the eventual Revelation that the man who had been killed in the trunk was actually Billy bats played by Frank Vincent a fellow mobster who had insulted Tommy earlier spider's death scene if you're a fan of the Good Fellas movie you probably remember the scene where spider gets shot by Tommy the hot-headed gangster you know the one where the poor kid gets a bullet in his foot for forgetting a drink and then another six in his chest for standing up to the psycho mobster yeah that scene it's hard to forget right well believe it or not that scene almost didn't make it to the big screen Goodfellas is widely regarded as one of the most violent movies ever made the film doesn't shy away from showing the brutal reality of the mafia life with blood bullets and bodies Galore the movie is so realistic it feels like you're watching a documentary not a fiction that's why Warner Brothers the studio behind the film wanted Martin Scorsese to cut out some of the gore especially the scene where spider dies but Scorsese refused to compromise his vision he wanted to show the character development of Tommy played by Joe pessy Tommy is one of the most dangerous and unpredictable characters in the film who has a short fuse and a trigger happy finger his temper and impulsiveness eventually lead to his downfall as he gets whacked by his own bosses one of the pivotal scenes in Tommy's story arc is when he kills spider played by Michael Imperioli spider is a minor character in the film who only appears in a few scenes but his role is crucial as he represents the innocence and courage that contrast with Tommy's cruelty and cowardice in the scene spider serves drinks to Tommy Henry and Jimmy who are playing cards spider forgets to bring Tommy's drink which enrages the hot-headed gangster Tommy shoots spider in the foot as a joke while the others laugh nervously later spider comes back with a cast on his foot and serves drinks again Tommy mocks his foot which annoys spider spider snaps back at Tommy calling him a moo which is a slang term for a fool or a loser Jimmy played by Robert dairo applauds spider for standing up to Tommy which makes Tommy even more Angry Tommy then shoots spider several times killing him on the spot this scene is one of the most shocking and memorable scenes in the film as it shows the senseless violence and the twisted humor of the mafia World it also foreshadows Tommy's fate as he pays the price for his actions it's a scene that almost didn't happen but we're glad it did Warner Brothers concern as mentioned earlier the scene where spider gets killed by Tommy was so bloody and gruesome that Warner Brothers had second thoughts about including it in the film they thought that it made Tommy too despicable and unsympathetic and that it would ruin the audience's impression of the gangster but that was exactly what scorsi wanted to achieve he created the character of spider for one purpose only to show how Savage and heartless Tommy really was he didn't want to glamorize the gangster life but to expose the horror and Terror of being in the Mafia the scene was a faithful portrayal of Tommy's personality he had admitted himself that he was a complete lunatic so it was important for for his character development that he demonstrated this trait on screen it was also important that the scene was kept in the film because it explained some of the events that happened later in the story scorsi argued that if the scene where spider dies was removed from the film it would weaken the audience's understanding of Tommy's character as it showed how much he was driven by his emotions Martin Scorsese stood firm and gave several reasons to the studio why the scene was essential but the studio had its own worries making the film too violent would alienate some of the viewers and make it appealing only to a niche group of people while that might seem like a good thing in the movie business it's actually not experienced filmmakers aim to appeal to a broad audience and make their content accessible and enjoyable to everyone fortunately Martin Scorsese managed to persuade Warner Brothers that the scene where spider dies was indeed vital to the story when Good Fellas finally came out it turned out that the concerns were baseless viewers had no problem with the graphic details of spider's death which was a huge relief in the end the scene helped establish the film's reputation as a Fearless depiction of the harsh reality of the gang world love it or hate it but you can't ignore the fact that the bloody scene played a big part in making good Fellas the classic masterpiece that it is today before we go on with the video we have the subscribers pick for today if you noticed one of the most impressive aspects of Good Fellas is the incredible Chemistry Between Leota and pessi who portrayed two of the most notorious gangsters in American history it seemed like they had a deep understanding of the personalities and motivations of the real life Tommy and Henry who were part of the luchesi crime family they delivered captivating performances that made the Story come alive and helped the film achieve the status of a cinematic Legend the two characters were Bound by their passion for crime and they often violated the law and the code of honor of the mafia with little or no consequences they left a trail of Destruction and violence wherever they went and they inflicted fear and suffering on their enemies and Rivals the film did not shy away from showing the brutal reality of mob life and it revealed a dark and fascinating side of organiz crime that many people were unaware of Goodfellas is undoubtedly one of the greatest movies ever made and a masterpiece of Storytelling and film making it has influenced countless other works of art and it has earned a place in the history of Cinema what do you think of this movie let us know your opinions in the comments section below with that said let's keep the ball rolling the famous tracking shot one the most famous moment in good fellas is quite a long one it's the tracking shot that shows Henry Hill and his wife Karen as they enter the Copa Cabana nightclub through the back door and walk all the way to their front row seats it's a stunning shot that showcases the Glamour and power of gangster life it's also one of the most impressive shots in film history but it wasn't easy to pull off it took a lot of preparation and practice with scorsi and his team spending weeks planning the camera movement M and directing the actor's movements the shot was done with a steady cam a device that stabilizes the camera and allows smooth movement the camera operator Larry makoni had to follow the actors through the nightclub's kitchen corridors and main hall without bumping into anyone or anything the shot was so complex that it took about eight tries to get it right with each try requiring the actors to be in sync with the camera and the crew to be in sync with the actors and according to Lata they finally got one perfect take only to have it spoiled by actor and comedian Henny Youngman the characters are supposed to watch Youngman perform and at the end of the tracking shot Youngman is supposed to tell one of his jokes but he messed up the line and the take was ruined luckily they were able to do it again and get it right and the result is History Billy bat's brutal demise Vincent Billy bats was not a very nice guy he was a minor villain in the movie Goodfellas and a member of the gambino crime family one of the most powerful and ruthless Mafia groups in America but what's even more shocking was the real reason why Billy met his gruesome end as we found out later in the movie the trio of Henry Jimmy and Tommy had a friendly reunion with Billy at a bar owned by Henry Billy had just got out of prison and he was in a festive mood but things went South very quickly when Billy decided to mocked Tommy for his past as a Sho shine boy before he became a gangster the insult was followed by Billy's memorable line to Tommy now go home and get your shoe shine box this was the last straw for Tommy who had a very short fuse but this wasn't how the scene was originally planned you see the first version of the movie had Tommy stabbing Billy seven times on screen to show the bloody reality of mob life but when the movie was shown to a test audience the reaction was not very positive the scene was so gruesome and violent that some of the viewers couldn't take it and they walked out of the theater you can imagine that this was not a good sign for any movie especially for such a masterpiece like Good Fellas so the director Martin Scorsese along with the writer Nicholas py and the producer Irwin Winkler had to rethink their strategy reducing the gore the movie good fellow is a masterpiece of Cinema but it was not an easy one to make the directors had to face a major challenge when they showed the first version of the movie to a test audience the audience were not prepared for the level of Gore and violence that the movie had and some of them even walked out of the theater the directors realized that they had to tone down the gore but without losing the essence of the story they wanted to show the harsh and brutal reality of the mob life but also make it enjoyable and engaging for the viewers so they came up with a clever solution they decided to change the scene where Tommy and Jimmy killed Billy bats a rival gangster who insulted Tommy in the revised version Tommy stabbed Billy only three times on screen instead of seven times and the rest of the stabbings were implied by the sound effects and the reactions of the characters this way the directors achieved a perfect balance they kept the intensity and the impact of the scene but they also left some room for the imagination of the viewers they also added some humor to the scene like when Jimmy asked Henry to get some aprons and towels to clean up the mess and when Tommy asked for a drink after killing Billy the result was a scene that was still shocking and Powerful but also more watchable and entertaining for the audience it was one of the many brilliant moments in Good Fellas young Henry's arrest the first thing we see in Goodfellas is a title card that tells us that this story is based on a true story but don't let that fool you not everything in the movie is true some scenes were exaggerated skipped or changed completely to make the story more dramatic and entertaining some details were kept the same but others were change it especially the names Jimmy berky became Jimmy Conway Tommy D Simona became Tommy deido and and Paul vario became poia cisero the only one who got to keep his real name was Tommy probably because it was too cool to change one of the key moments in Good Fellas is when we see young Henry Hill played by Christopher Cerone start his journey into the crime World in these early scenes we see him working for paully Cicero's crew doing small jobs for them his tasks soon become more serious and illegal and on his first big job he gets caught in the movie The Young Henry works with a young Tommy one day they try to sell some stolen cigarettes but the cops show up Tommy runs away like a coward but Henry gets busted during the questioning Henry doesn't say a word about his bosses or where he got the cigarettes from Jimmy later compliments Henry for keeping his mouth shut with the famous line never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut but was this exactly what happened in real life not really according to the real life version of events Henry wasn't working with Tommy at the time as the real life Henry was actually 7 years older than Tommy DeSimone Katherine scorsese's Cameo there's another memorable scene that almost ended up on The Cutting Room floor this scene had it been act might have led to some uncomfortable Sunday dinners for director Martin Scorsese why you ask well the scene in question featured a memorable Cameo by none other than Martin own mother Katherine Scorsese Katherine stepped into the shoes of Tommy DeVito's mother a role that was small in screen time but colossal in Impact she embodied the quintessential Italian-American matriarch exuding warmth and love and perhaps a smidgen of overbearing affection towards her on-screen son she hosts a dinner party for Tommy and his gangster Pals setting the stage for a scene that is a masterful blend of humor and tension Tommy portrayed by Joe p pessy is a character known for his fiery temper and propensity for violence his mother's doting Behavior towards him in stark contrast to his volatile nature adds a dash of comic relief to the scene however the studio bigwigs initially felt that this scene was more of a speed bump than a scenic route in the movie's pacing they proposed to cut it out entirely but as fate would have it the scene was given a Lifeline by the test audiences it was such a hit that the studio had to eat their words and keep it in the film and thus Martin was spared the ordeal of explaining to his mom why her scene got cut probably saving him from a few awkward family dinners now that's what I call a close call with Mama scorsese's wooden spoon scorsese's Sonic Vision Goodfellas is renowned for its iconic soundtrack a harmonious blend of classic tracks from the Golden Era of the 1950s and 1960s the film which tell tells the story of Henry Hill and his involvement in the mob is widely regarded as one of the best crime films ever made but here's a little known fact that might make your eyebrows do a little dance scorsi the Maestro himself had the entire soundtrack playing in the theater of his mind before the cameras even started rolling scorsi a self-confessed audio file has always had a soft spot for the music of that period he grew up listening to the songs of artists like Frank Sinatra Bobby Darren and The Drifters and was fascinated by the way they captured the spirit of the times as he was crafting the script for Good Fellas he would immerse himself in his personal vinyl collection letting the Melodies and rhythms transport him to the world he was about to create he didn't just stop at using the music as a source of inspiration he went a step further and wo the music into the very fabric of the script earmarking specific songs for specific scenes when the the time came to bring his vision to life scorsi had a crystalclear idea of the musical landscape of the film he collaborated closely with music supervisor Robbie Robertson a former member of the band and a longtime friend of Scorsese to secure the rights to the tracks and ensure they were deployed in the most impactful way possible Scorsese and Robertson spent hours in the editing room fine-tuning the timing and placement of the songs to mat the action and Dialogue on screen the result was a soundtrack that didn't just complement the film but became an integral part of it perfectly encapsulating the mood and atmosphere of each scene from the rett's Be My Baby setting the tone in the film's opening scene to The Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter providing the backdrop for the intense climax The Music In Good Fellas is as much a character as any of the actors on screen the songs not only reflect the emotions and motivations of the characters but also comment on the larger themes and messages of the film such as the Allure and Corruption of the criminal Lifestyle the loyalty and betrayal among friends and the inevitable consequences of violence and greed scorsese's Innovative use of music has become a Hallmark of his filmmaking style and Goodfellas is often held up as a shining example of this the film showcases scorsese's ability to use music as a storytelling device a way of enhancing The Narrative and creating a memorable cinematic experience the soundtrack of Good Fellas is not just a collection of songs but a Sonic vision of a master filmmaker Ray lot's anger wasn't always an act in the world of acting it's not uncommon for performers to draw from their personal experiences to bring authenticity to their roles Ray Leota known for his intense on-screen presence took this to a whole new level in Good Fellas in one particular scene leota's character unleashes a brutal assault on Bruce what many may not know is that lata's fiery performance wasn't entirely an act the actor confessed that his anger in this scene was very real stemming from a deeply personal and painful experience his mother was battling cancer during the production of the film and sadly she was losing her fight this real life anguish bled into his performance adding a raw intensity that was both chilling and deeply moving it's a testament to lot's commitment to his craft even if it meant blurring the lines between fiction and reality on a lighter note it's safe to say that leota's performance was so convincing it probably made even the toughest Mobsters think twice before forgetting to invite him to a sitdown alternate casting considerations Picture This Good Fellas but with a Twist in the cam casting it's hard to Envision anyone other than Robert dairo Ray Leota and Lorraine brco bringing their iconic characters to life however the film could have taken a dramatically different turn imagine Tom Cruz with his signature running style as Henry Hill or Madonna the Queen of Pop herself as Karen Henry's wife Evan John malovich was considered for the role of Jimmy Conway however John malovich turned down the role of Jimmy Conway scorsi and producer Barbara defina considered Madonna for Henry's wife Karen and producer Irwin finkler admitted Tom Cruz was disgusted to play Henry Hill needless to say Goodfellas could have been an entirely different film with the hypothetical casting choices the how am I funny scene the movie Goodfellas gave us many Unforgettable scenes among the most memorable scenes in Goodfellas is the one where Tommy asks Henry how am I funny in this scene Henry and the others are enjoying one of Tommy's stories at a restaurant Henry laughs and tells Tommy that he's a funny guy but Tommy doesn't take this as a compliment he starts to interrogate Henry about what he means by that using the famous line how am I funny the scene becomes tense as Henry doesn't know how to answer he tries to say that he meant it as a praise but Tommy keeps pressing him asking him if he thinks he's a clown or a joker after a few seconds of awkward silence that seemed like forever Tommy reveals that he was just kidding with Henry and they both laugh at off Tommy then gets angry at the manager of the restaurant and Henry calls him funny again and then a third time but this time Tommy doesn't get mad as the initial tension has been resolved this scene became one of the most iconic scenes in the movie but did you know that it was based on real life occurrence that that happened to Joe pessie when he was working at a restaurant that was visited by Mobsters pessy tried to flatter one of his customers by telling him that he was a funny guy but the customer didn't appreciate it when Martin Scorsese decided to use this story in the movie he had a clever idea he didn't tell the rest of the actors about it he only told peshi and Leota imagine the surprise and fear on the faces of the actors as the scene played out they thought that the tension between the actors was was real as they didn't know it was part of the script these little details made Good Fellas a masterpiece profanity pioneering Milestone Goodfellas is undoubtedly one film that is famous for its realistic depiction of the mafia world and the vulgar language that accompanies it the film contains a lot of swear words especially the F-word which is used repeatedly throughout the film in fact the word was uttered 300 times in the film which has a a duration of 146 minutes that means that the word was said more than twice every minute the frequent use of profanity was considered shocking and offensive by some viewers and critics when the film was released however Martin Scorsese Justified the language in the film saying that it was necessary to show the true nature and culture of the characters it's interesting to note that the use of profanity in films has become more widespread and accepted in contemporary Cinema and Goodfellas is often regarded as a pioneer of a film that challenged the Norms of what was acceptable at the time and Scorsese didn't stop there he went on to surpass his own record in The Wolf of Wall Street in which the fword was said 5006 times thanks for watching fam while you're still here click now on the next video that pops up on your screen

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