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Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

โ€œCrime, passion and lust for power.โ€

8.4/10 ยท 6,237 votes 2h 19m r DramaCrime

#1 of 49 films from 1984 #25 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Sergio Leone ยท Written by Sergio Leone, Franco Ferrini, Leonardo Benvenuti, Franco Arcalli

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Overview

A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.

Cast

Robert De Niroas Noodles
James Woodsas Max
Elizabeth McGovernas Deborah
Joe Pescias Frankie
Tuesday Weldas Carol
Burt Youngas Joe
Treat Williamsas Jimmy O'Donnell
Danny Aielloas Police Chief Aiello
James Haydenas Patsy
Amy Ryderas Peggy
William Forsytheas Cockeye
Scott Schutzman Tileras Young Noodles
Larry Rappas Fat Moe
Jennifer Connellyas Young Deborah

Facts

Release dateMay 23, 1984
Runtime139 min (2h 19m) โ€” longer as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresDrama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$5,500,000 (0.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt0087843

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Questions

How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America runs 139 minutes (2h 19m).
Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.4/10 across 6,237 votes, which places it #1 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 100%) and #25 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America was directed by Sergio Leone. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), Once Upon a Time in the West (1968), For a Few Dollars More (1965).
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in America?
Robert De Niro as Noodles; James Woods as Max; Elizabeth McGovern as Deborah; Joe Pesci as Frankie; Tuesday Weld as Carol; Burt Young as Joe.
What is Once Upon a Time in America rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Once Upon a Time in America?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1405.

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