A young man grows up in the mob and works very hard to advance himself through the ranks. He enjoys his life of money and luxury, but is oblivious to the horror that he causes. A drug addiction and a few mistakes ultimately unravel his climb to the top. Based on the book "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi. Release date: September 19, 1990 (USA) Director: Martin Scorsese Distributed by: Warner Bros., Warner Bros. Pictures Adapted from: Wiseguy Box office: $47.1 million Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus