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Once Upon a Time in America

Once Upon a Time in America

Crime, passion and lust for power.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Once Upon a Time in America
  • Genres: Drama, Crime
  • Release Date: 1984-05-23
  • Runtime: 229 minutes
  • Rating: 8.396/10 (5801 votes)
  • Budget: $30,000,000
  • Revenue: $5,500,000
  • Production Companies: Embassy International Pictures, PSO, The Ladd Company, Rafran Cinematografica
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 6.3935
  • Languages: Yiddish, Hebrew, Italian, French, English

Cast & Crew

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

as David 'Noodles' Aaronson

James Woods

James Woods

as Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz

Elizabeth McGovern

Elizabeth McGovern

as Deborah Gelly

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

as James Conway O'Donnell

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

as Carol

Joe Pesci

Joe Pesci

as Frankie Monaldi

Burt Young

Burt Young

as Joe

James Hayden

James Hayden

as Patrick 'Patsy' Goldberg

William Forsythe

William Forsythe

as Philip 'Cockeye' Stein

Larry Rapp

Larry Rapp

as 'Fat' Moe Gelly

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Trailers & Clips

ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA: (Extended Director's Cut) - Trailer - Sergio Leone, Robert De Niro

Once Upon A Time in America ≣ 1984 ≣ Trailer

Once Upon a Time in America (1984) Official Trailer #1 - Robert De Niro, James Woods Gangster Drama

Extended Director's Cut | Mausoleum

Trailer

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Time in America?

Once Upon a Time in America is a Drama, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1984-05-23.

Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in America?

The main cast includes Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Treat Williams, Tuesday Weld, .

Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in America online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Once Upon a Time in America is available.

Is Once Upon a Time in America based on a true story?

Crime, passion and lust for power.

What is the IMDb rating of Once Upon a Time in America?

Once Upon a Time in America has an IMDb rating of 8.396/10 based on 5801 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Once Upon a Time in America?

The movie had a production budget of $30,000,000 and earned $5,500,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in America?

The soundtrack was composed by Embassy International Pictures, PSO, The Ladd Company, Rafran Cinematografica. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Once Upon a Time in America filmed?

Once Upon a Time in America was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Once Upon a Time in America?

The total runtime of Once Upon a Time in America is 229 minutes.

Is Once Upon a Time in America suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Once Upon a Time in America?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Once Upon a Time in America.

Does Once Upon a Time in America have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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