Yes, 'Goodfellas' is based on a true story. It's adapted from the book 'Wiseguy' by Nicholas Pileggi, which chronicles the real - life experiences of Henry Hill, a former mob associate.
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Yes, 'Goodfellas' is based on a true story. It was adapted from the book 'Wiseguy' by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co - wrote the screenplay for the movie. The story follows the life of Henry Hill, a mob associate in the Lucchese crime family.
To a certain extent. Goodfellas takes elements from real-life criminal activities and characters but blends them with creative elements to make a compelling movie. So, it's not a completely accurate account but has roots in truth.