In the wake of Henry Hill’s death, John Daly reflects on the greatest gangster film of all time, now 40 years old

When some of the cast and filmmakers of iconic film Goodfellas reunited eight years ago for a traditional sit-down dinner, the theme of the night was “breaking bread, not legs”.

Henry Hill, whose life as a mobster and FBI informant was the basis for the Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas, has died.

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A GUIDE to Cork city’s landmark 20th century buildings was launched last night.

GOODFELLAS has topped a list of the 100 greatest movies of all time.

Goodfellas has topped a list of the 100 greatest movies of all time.

MARLON Brando’s portrayal of Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather has been voted the most memorable movie gangster of all time.

Marlon Brando’s portrayal of Don Vito Corleone in The Godfather has been voted the most memorable movie gangster of all time.

Cast and filmmakers of Goodfellas have reunited for an Italian meal 15 years after they shot Martin Scorsese classic gangster movie.

Bill Clinton faces tough competition on the bestseller list, writes Caroline O’Doherty.

A Mafia informant whose life became the basis for the movie Goodfellas has been sentenced for striking his wife with a telephone receiver.