What's the Difference between Wiseguy the Book and Goodfellas the Movie?

Crime

Wiseguy

26%
Released: 1986
Author: Nicholas Pileggi

Goodfellas

74%
Released: 1990
Director: Martin Scorsese
Characters
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In the Book In the Movie
Henry Hill
Henry Hill
Portrayed by: Ray Liotta
Jimmy Burke
Jimmy Conway
Portrayed by: Robert DeNiro
Thomas DeSimone
Tommy DeVito
Portrayed by: Joe Pesci
Paul Vario
Paul Cicero
Portrayed by: Paul Sorvino
Goodfellas Book vs Movie
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In the Book In the Movie
   Henry and his family is called and harassed by a mysterious person. This leads to Henry beating up a gay man. This does not happen.
   When the group of gangsters greet and cheer Henry after his first court date, Paulie is absent because he is serving a short jail sentence. Paulie is present and leads the other wise guys in congratulating Henry.
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