|
|
Joe Pesci
Joe Pesci is an American actor usually know for his roles in mafia & gangster style movies & younger viewing comedy films. Joe's claim to fame was for his award wining role in Raging Bull for which he recieved a BAFTA for "most outstanding new comer".
Subsequent to recieving this award he stared alongside Robert De Niro in Once Upon A Time In America, Goodfellas & Casino for which he recieved an Academy Award for best supporting actor in Goodfellas.
Joe's later work included two of the Home Alone films and JFK
News |
What members say |
Filmography
Joe Pesci - news / articles
-
-
Gotti producers fire back at Pesci -
22 September 2011
-Film bosses have hit back at Joe Pesci after he alleged he was pushed out of the upcoming Gotti family movie, calling the actor's lawsuit a bid for attention.-Pesci is suing Fiore Films producers for reportedly reneging on a deal to cast him as Angelo Ruggiero, a
-
-
Pesci joins Travolta in Gotti biopic -
12 April 2011
-Joe Pesci has joined John Travolta in the much-anticipated John Gotti biopic.-The My Cousin Vinny star has signed on to co-star in Gotti: Three Generations, which will be directed by Nick Cassavetes.- Travolta will play the mob boss in the project, while Pesci wi
-
-
Mirren 'intimidated' by Pesci -
6 July 2010
-Dame Helen Mirren was terrified of working with Joe Pesci on their new movie Love Ranch, because she felt "intimidated" by the star's acting skills.-
-The Oscar-winners team up to play Charlie and Grace Bontempo in the new film, which is based on the lives of real
Joe Pesci - what members say
review by A customer from Chesterfield
Great Stuff from Scorscee 5 April 2004
review by Filosofo from Fife, Scotland
Genius! 11 December 2006
review by A customer from London
The Last and probably the second best ! 7 July 2004
Joe Pesci - filmography
-
-
Love Ranch
on DVD
(2010)
Starring: Scout Taylor-Compton, Bryan Cranston, Helen Mirren
Director: Taylor Hackford
Certificate: 
Watch now: Included in all packages with LOVEFiLM Instant
"Love Ranch" is a bittersweet love story that turns explosive when the players in a romantic triangle lose control and cross the line. Set in the late-1970s, the film depicts larger than life personalities living on the edge, Grace Bontempo and Charlie Bontempo, the husband and wife team who own ..read more »
 
57%
from 310 members
-
-
A Galaxy Far Far Away
on DVD
(2010)
Starring: Tariq Jalil, Roger Corman, James Duval
Director: Tariq Jalil
Certificate: 
A Galaxy Far Far Away features interviews with hundreds of fans, movie executives and high profile celebrities shedding new light on the film trilogy that has captivated generations of moviegoers. It takes us to Star Wars conventions, to nationwide premieres, into the homes of devoted fans showing ..read more »
36%
from 58 members
-
-
The Good Shepherd
on DVD
(2006)
Starring: Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Robert De Niro
Director: Robert De Niro, Robert de Vico
Certificate:
Edward Wilson (Damon) believes in America, and will sacrifice everything he loves to protect it, but as one of the covert founders of the CIA, Edward's youthful idealism is slowly eroded by his growing suspicion of the people around him. Everybody has secrets... but will Edward's destroy him?
58%
from 48,658 members
-
-
Lethal Weapon 4
on DVD
(1998)
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci
Director: Richard Donner
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
Fourth in the series of uber-successful action films directed by Richard Donner. Gibson and Glover return as Los Angeles detectives who can't seem to get through a day without a shooting, a robbery, or a car chase.
68%
from 17,181 members
-
-
Gone Fishin'
on DVD
(1997)
Starring: Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette
Director: Christopher Cain
Certificate: 
Two lifelong buddies go fishing to catch the 'big one' but quickly lose their car to a con artist. Soon, they become entangled in more adventures whilst searching for jewels and trying to tag along with two lovely ladies...
59%
from 506 members
-
-
8 Heads In A Duffel Bag
on DVD
(1997)
Starring: Joe Pesci, George Hamilton, Dyan Cannon
Director: Tom Schulman
Certificate:
When wiseguy Tommy Spinelli is charged with transporting a bag full of heads to his employer in beautiful San Diego, an identical-bag snafu inevitably occurs at the baggage claim. The heads touch down in Mexico in the possession of an overworked, vacationing medical student, and madcap, macabre ..read more »
54%
from 970 members
-
-
Casino - Blu-ray
(1995)
Starring: Sharon Stone, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate: 
Martin Scorsese, one of America's most influential filmmakers, returns to the world of mobsters, greed, and excess that he explored so compellingly in 1990's GOODFELLAS. Set in the 1970s and revelling in the minute details of how Las Vegas casinos operate, the film chronicles the rise and fall of ..read more »
79%
from 3,376 members
-
-
Casino
on DVD
(1995)
Starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate:
The story of a Jewish front man for the Las Vegas Mob and his wife who jinxes the operation. Based on the real-life story of Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal and Tony 'The Ant' Spilotro.
75%
from 38,968 members
-
-
Casino - HD
(1995)
Starring: Sharon Stone, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate:
Martin Scorsese, one of America's most influential filmmakers, returns to the world of mobsters, greed, and excess that he explored so compellingly in 1990's GOODFELLAS. Set in the 1970s and revelling in the minute details of how Las Vegas casinos operate, the film chronicles the rise and fall of ..read more »
79%
from 524 members
Not currently released
-
-
With Honors
(1994)
Starring: Joe Pesci, Brendan Fraser
Director: Alek Keshishian
Certificate: 
Harvard undergraduate Monty faces the biggest crisis of his academic life when the only copy of his thesis slips through his fingers and into the hands of Simon, an enterprising bum. Sensing a potential meal ticket, Simon offers to give back pages of the precious paper in exchange for meals, ..read more »
62%
from 77 members
Currently unavailable
-
-
Jimmy Hollywood
on DVD
(1994)
Starring: Victoria Abril, Joe Pesci, Christian Slater
Director: Barry Levinson
Certificate:
Unlike most people, when Jimmy Alto (Oscar winner Joe Pesci) is robbed, he sees it as a great career-boosting opportunity. The struggling actor cannot get a break in the film industry for love or money. So, with the help of best friend William (Christian Slater), he takes to secretly videotaping ..read more »
52%
from 77 members
-
-
My Cousin Vinny
on DVD
(1992)
Starring: Joe Pesci, Fred Gwynne, Marisa Tomei
Director: Jonathan Lynn
Certificate:
Two carefree pals travelling through Alabama are mistakenly arrested and charged with murder. Fortunately, one of them has a cousin who's a lawyer. When Vinny arrives in Alabama with his leather-clad girlfriend, it's a real shock for all of them! Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress-Marisa Tomei.
70%
from 4,919 members
-
-
Lethal Weapon 3
on DVD
(1992)
Starring: Joe Pesci, Alan Scarfe, Mary Ellen Trainor
Director: Richard Donner
Certificate:
Watch now: £2.49
In the third LETHAL WEAPON film, L.A. police detectives Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Murtaugh (Danny Glover) track down an ex-cop who has been smuggling guns out of impound and back to gangs on the street. Days away from retirement, Murtaugh is reluctantly pushed into action by Riggs. The two are joined ..read more »
68%
from 20,540 members
-
-
JFK
(1991)
Starring: Kevin Costner, Tommy Lee Jones, John Candy
Director: Oliver Stone
Certificate:
Oliver Stone's self-proclaimed 'countermyth', JFK mocks the doubtful veracity of the Warren Commission's findings on the Kennedy assassination and summarizes some of the myriad theories that have been proposed in its stead. Focusing on the investigation by New Orleans district attorney Jim Garrison ..read more »
69%
from 14,944 members
Not currently released
-
-
Home Alone
on DVD
(1990)
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
Director: Chris Columbus
Certificate:
Home Alone is the highly successful and beloved family comedy about a young boy named Kevin (Macaulay Culkin) who is accidentally left behind when his family takes off for a vacation in France over the holiday season. Once he realizes they've left him home alone, he learns to fend for himself and, ..read more »
70%
from 12,586 members
-
-
Home Alone - Blu-ray
(1990)
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern
Director: Chris Columbus
Certificate:
A young boy wakes up to find that his Christmas wish has come true--his large family has disappeared. Taking full advantage of his freedom, he learns some lessons about independence, responsibility, defending the home against two bungling burglars--and how nice it is to have a family! Academy Award ..read more »
75%
from 328 members
Not available for rental
-
-
Goodfellas
on DVD
(1990)
Starring: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
Based on Nicholas Pileggi's book "Wiseguy", Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS is a wry, violent, and exhilarating film about the life of Henry Hill, an aspiring criminal who ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners. As a poor Irish-Italian growing up ..read more »
81%
from 73,486 members
-
-
Betsy's Wedding
on DVD
(1990)
Starring: Alan Alda, Joe Pesci, Molly Ringwald
Director: Alan Alda
Certificate:
A father anxious to throw a lavish wedding for his not so keen daughter falls foul of his depleted finances and has to enlist the help of his brother in law, who has Mob connections. A series of crazy events follow...
52%
from 308 members
-
-
Goodfellas - Blu-ray
(1990)
Starring: Frank Vincent, Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
Based on Nicholas Pileggi's book 'Wiseguy', Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS is a wry, violent, and exhilarating film about the life of Henry Hill, an aspiring criminal who ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners.As a poor Irish-Italian growing up in ..read more »
87%
from 4,593 members
-
-
Goodfellas - HD
(1990)
Starring: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
Based on Nicholas Pileggi's book "Wiseguy", Martin Scorsese's GOODFELLAS is a wry, violent, and exhilarating film about the life of Henry Hill, an aspiring criminal who ends up in the FBI's witness protection program after testifying against his former partners. As a poor Irish-Italian growing up ..read more »
85%
from 1,061 member
Not currently released
-
-
Lethal Weapon 2
on DVD
(1989)
Starring: Joe Pesci, Derrick O'Connor, Mark Rolston
Director: Richard Donner
Certificate:
Watch now: Unavailable
In Richard Donner's sequel to LETHAL WEAPON, Murtaugh (Danny Glover) is still the family man. Riggs (Mel Gibson) is still the daredevil, but now he counts the odds before bucking them. This time, the two cops must protect Leo Getz (Joe Pesci), an accountant who has laundered a half billion dollars ..read more »
70%
from 21,123 members
-
-
Once Upon A Time In America
on DVD
(1984)
Starring: Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern
Director: Sergio Leone
Certificate:
Though some viewers might be put off by its length, graphic violence, and absence of likable characters, Sergio Leone's final film is also a cinematic masterpiece. Spanning four decades, the film tells the story of David Noodles Aaronson (Robert De Niro) and his Jewish pals, chronicling their ..read more »
73%
from 23,214 members
-
-
Ruby's Dream
on DVD
(1982)
Starring: Joe Pesci, Karen Ludwig, Frank Vincent
Director: Peter Lilienthal
Certificate:
Joe Pesci's first starring role after making a name for himself in "Raging Bull", "Ruby's Dream" is a poignant and searing saga of one man's desperate struggle to achieve his dreams. Pesci plays Ruby Dennis, a small time bowling alley/night club owner in a blue collar New Jersey neighbourhood who ..read more »
30%
from 7 members
-
-
Raging Bull - Blu-ray
(1980)
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate:
With RAGING BULL, Martin Scorsese's personal approach to filmmaking is taken to a whole new level. Shooting in a crisp black and white, Scorsese tells the story of middleweight boxer Jake La Motta, played with incredible intensity by Robert De Niro, in an Oscar-winning performance. As La Motta ..read more »
75%
from 2,239 members
Not currently released
-
-
Raging Bull
on DVD
(1980)
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Certificate:
With RAGING BULL, Martin Scorsese's personal approach to filmmaking is taken to a whole new level. Shooting in a crisp black and white, Scorsese tells the story of middleweight boxer Jake La Motta, played with incredible intensity by Robert De Niro, in an Oscar-winning performance. As La Motta ..read more »
73%
from 34,148 members
-
-
Death Collector
on DVD
(1976)
Starring: Joe Pesci, Bobby Alto, Joseph Cortese
Director: Ralph De Vito
Certificate:
Joe Pesci makes one of his earliest screen appearances in DEATH COLLECTOR. The main character, played by Joseph Cortese, is a New Jersey street kid who becomes mixed up with gangsters. After getting in over his head, the boy wants out, but this is not to be.
37%
from 82 members
-
-
Family Enforcer
on DVD
Starring: Joe Pesci
Director: Ralph De Vito
Certificate:
The story of a young man who is bent on becoming the best hoodlum in the underworld society where favours are repaid in kind... or repaid in blood.
37%
from 62 members
|
Joe Pesci facts
|
...The greatest boxing moving of all time shove Rocky this is the ultimate Joe Pesci is good but de niro is something else he does'nt try to make la motta likeable. The fig...
