The Allure of Mob Life

The Goodfellas movie script characterises the interactions between Henry Hill, a real-life mob associate, and members of the Lucchese crime family in the 1950s and 1960s.

This podcast explores the allure of gangster life by highlighting the perks and privileges it affords, whilst also emphasizing the inherent dangers and instability that follows.

The movie portrays the violent and chaotic lifestyle of these gangsters and the moral decay that occurs when criminal activity becomes commonplace. Notably, this podcast examines the allure of this lifestyle through the characters' relationships and their eventual downfall.