

Once Upon a Time in America
1984-05-23 · 139 min · ★ 8.4
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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Production details
- Directors
- Sergio Leone
- Production companies
- Embassy International Pictures, PSO, The Ladd Company, Rafran Cinematografica
- Countries
- Italy, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 30,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 5,500,000
Top Cast
Robert De NiroNoodles
James WoodsMax
Elizabeth McGovernDeborah
Joe PesciFrankie
Burt YoungJoe
Tuesday WeldCarol
Treat WilliamsJimmy O'Donnell
Danny AielloPolice Chief Aiello
Richard BrightChicken Joe
James HaydenPatsy
William ForsytheCockeye
Darlanne FluegelEve
Richard ForonjyWhitey
Robert HarperSharkey
Olga KarlatosWoman in Puppet Theatre
Mario BregaMandyTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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