Cast and Crew:  Martin Scorsese (Director, Screenwriter); Nicholas Pileggi (Novel, Screenwriter); Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino

What It’s About: The life of Henry Hill is depicted as he becomes the gangster he always wanted to be.

Why Watch it Today?: The Lufthansa Heist at JFK airport, depicted in the film, took place on today’s date in 1978.

“..in a world that’s powered by violence..”