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Film · 1984

Once upon a time in America

Directed by Sergio Leone · starring Bruno Bilotta, Robert De Niro and James Woods

  • 3 h 49 min
  • 18
  • Drama · Crime
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 11 October 1984
  • 9.0 Users19 votes

Synopsis

David Aaronson, also known as "noodles", is a former New York gangster who lives in another city with a false identity. David returns to the city where he grew up years after having had to flee. Once in New York, is assailed by memories of when he lived there, and how he formed his band with Max, Patsy, Dominic and Cockeye when they were children. The band thrives quickly, but the man for who they did the work before forming the band is persecuting them. Especially they succeeded during the famous US dry law. Latest film by Italian director Sergio Leone. Robert de Niro gets back into the skin of a mobster. The film has different versions. An original version of 322 minutes was reduced to 270. US version it premiered lasted 139.

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The essentials

Runtime
229 min3 hours and 49 minutes
Budget
€30mEmon
Rating
18Suitable only for adults
How long is Once upon a time in America?
3 hours and 49 minutes (229 minutes).
When was Once upon a time in America released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 11 October 1984.
Who directed Once upon a time in America?
Sergio Leone.
Who is in Once upon a time in America?
It stars Bruno Bilotta, Robert De Niro, James Woods and Elizabeth McGovern.
Where can I watch Once upon a time in America?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on HBO Max and with a channel on Prime Video.
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Director
Sergio Leone
Writers
Sergio Leone
Producers
Arnon Milchan

Reviews

9.0 19 votes
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Soundtrack

All 9 songs
  1. God Bless AmericaKate Smith Spotify
  2. 'Summertime' from 'Porgy and Bess'© 1935 Gershwin Publishing Company Spotify
  3. YesterdayUsed permission, Northern Songs c, o ATV Music Spotify
  4. La Gazza LadraDirected, Francesco Molinari-Pradelli, P 1968 Distributed Polygram Dischi S, p, A Spotify
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