10 best films with Joe Pesci (12 photos)

Category: Movie, Nostalgia, PEGI 0+
6 March 2023

Let's remember his most interesting roles, which prove that he is not only a "wet bandit" Harry Lime, but for real notable comedic and dramatic actor.





Joe Pesci is an American actor with Italian roots, one one of Martin Scorsese's favorites and a frequent on-screen gangster. Joe Pesci twice ended his career as an actor, as he likes to make music more, twice nominated for an Oscar and even received a statuette, but everyone remembers his role in the comedy Home Alone.

Home Alone/Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1990 and 1992)



Joe Pesci as Harry Lime, who (along with partner) tries to rob the house, but is taught a lesson by the savvy guy Kevin McAllister. And twice in two films. Most famous role actor.

Goodfellas (1990)





Joe Pesci as Tommy DeVito, one of the most dangerous and violent gangsters in the history of cinema. For this role, the actor received an Oscar.

Raging Bull (1980)



Joe Pesci as Jake LaMotta's brother. Pesci's first collaboration with Scorsese and generally the first known film in acting career, for which he received an Oscar nomination.

Moonwalk (1988)



Joe Pesci as villain Mr. Big from "Smooth Criminal", which is part of the almanac film, which was released as addition to the Michael Jackson album

Bad

.

John F. Kennedy: Gunshots in Dallas (1991)



Joe Pesci as David Ferry, one of the defendants in the JFK assassination.

My Cousin Vinnie (1992)



Joe Pesci as an ex-con and aspiring lawyer Vincent Gambini, who through directness, resourcefulness and enthusiasm trying to help his relative escape prison. To such a judicial the Alabama state system was not ready.

Photographer (1992)



Joe Pesci as a restless and sly photojournalist Leon Bernstein, who specializes in crime reporting and has always being the first to arrive at the crime scene. "Stringer", but in the scenery 1940s.

With honors (1994)



Joe Pesci as homeless Simon Wilder. suddenly becoming the holder of the thesis of the budding young lawyer Monti (performed by Brendan Fraser), he intends to return the guy an important document on a piece of paper in exchange for various benefits for themselves. So he begins to live with students and go to classes, and the unfortunate Monty and his friends are increasingly imbued with sympathy for the obsessive stranger.

Movie tagline: "If you want a degree, go to Harvard. If you want an education, go to Simon Wilder."

Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)



Joe Pesci as the important (and funny) witness Leo Gets, who must be guarded by the main characters.

Casino (1995)



Joe Pesci as Nicky Santoro, a ruthless racketeer and security guard Sam Rothstein played by Robert De Niro. Guess director? That's right, Martin Scorsese.

Jimmy Hollywood (1994)



Joe Pesci as unsuccessful actor Jimmy Alto, who finds himself in Hollywood show business, but suddenly begins fight local crime.

What is your favorite Joe Pesci role? "Home Alone Robber" is not accepted.

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