Nicholas Pileggi

Writer

February 22, 1933 (93 years)

New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Nicholas Pileggi (born February 22, 1933 in New York City, New York) is an Italian-American author and screenwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Nicholas Pileggi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Filmography

8.5

GoodFellas

The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.

8.0

Casino

In Las Vegas, two best friends--a casino executive and a Mafia enforcer--compete for a gambling empire and a fast-living, fast-loving socialite.

6.2

The Alto Knights

Two of New York's most notorious organized crime bosses, Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, vie for control of the city's streets. Once the best of friends, petty jealousies and a series of betrayals place them on a deadly collision course that will reshape the Mafia (and America) forever.

6.0

City Hall

The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.

10.0

Michael Hayes

Former cop Michael Hayes is appointed U.S. Attorney in New York, where he prosecutes high-profile cases while dealing with crime, corruption, and political pressure.

4.9

Kings of South Beach

This fact-based crime thriller details the downfall of Miami's hottest nightclub. Chris Troiano owns the trendiest nightclub in all of South Beach; a place where the line always winds down the block and only the most beautiful people make it past the velvet rope.

10.0

Loyalty & Betrayal: The Story of the American Mob

This historic documentary only aired once on July 25th 1994 on FOX. A special on organized crime as told by the people who lived it, as well as historical footage, newsreels and government surveillance tapes.

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