What's the Difference between Wiseguy the Book and Goodfellas the Movie?
In the Book |
In the Movie |
Henry Hill
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Henry Hill
Portrayed by: Ray Liotta
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Jimmy Burke
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Jimmy Conway
Portrayed by: Robert DeNiro
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Thomas DeSimone
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Tommy DeVito
Portrayed by: Joe Pesci
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Paul Vario
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Paul Cicero
Portrayed by: Paul Sorvino
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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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