Based on a True Story

The Mafia in Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and The Sopranos with Scott Hoffman

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Author Scott Hoffman takes us inside how well the movies like Casino, Goodfellas, Donnie Brasco, and the TV series The Sopranos portray the Outfit and the Mafia. To hear more Mafia stories, pick up Scott's book called Inside.


Get Scott's book: https://links.boatspodcast.com/286book


Jump to the movies we're talking about today

00:00 - Introduction

05:35 - Casino

23:22 - Goodfellas

51:29 - Donnie Brasco

56:40 - The Sopranos

01:45:34 - Conclusion




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