32 Little-Known Trivia About the Iconic Film Goodfellas Every Fan Should Know

While Goodfellas received critical acclaim and garnered six Oscar nominations, including for Best Picture and Best Director, it ultimately lost out to Dances with Wolves in those categories. However, Martin Scorsese’s brilliance was still recognized internationally when he won the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice International Film Festival.

This prestigious award underscored Scorsese’s undeniable talent and reaffirmed the film’s impact on the global cinematic landscape, solidifying its status as a masterpiece despite falling short at the Oscars.