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Once Upon a Time in America
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Once Upon a Time in America

1984-05-23 · 139 min · ★ 8.4

Drama · Crime

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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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 NiroRobert De NiroNoodles
James WoodsJames WoodsMax
Elizabeth McGovernElizabeth McGovernDeborah
Joe PesciJoe PesciFrankie
Burt YoungBurt YoungJoe
Tuesday WeldTuesday WeldCarol
Treat WilliamsTreat WilliamsJimmy O'Donnell
Danny AielloDanny AielloPolice Chief Aiello
Richard BrightRichard BrightChicken Joe
James HaydenJames HaydenPatsy
William ForsytheWilliam ForsytheCockeye
Darlanne FluegelDarlanne FluegelEve
Larry RappFat Moe
Richard ForonjyRichard ForonjyWhitey
Robert HarperRobert HarperSharkey
Dutch MillerVan Linden
Gerard MurphyCrowning
Amy RyderPeggy
Olga KarlatosOlga KarlatosWoman in Puppet Theatre
Mario BregaMario BregaMandy

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