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Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
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A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to Brooklyn over 30 years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life. Director:Sergio Leone |
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Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
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Cast
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| James Woods | ... | ||
| Elizabeth McGovern | ... | ||
| Joe Pesci | ... | ||
| Burt Young | ... | ||
| Tuesday Weld | ... |
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| Danny Aiello | ... | ||
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Richard Bright | ... | |
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James Hayden | ... | |
| William Forsythe | ... | ||
| Darlanne Fluegel | ... |
Eve
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Larry Rapp | ... | |
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Richard Foronjy | ... |
Officer 'Fartface' Whitey
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| Robert Harper | ... |
Sharkey
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Epic tale of a group of Jewish gangsters in New York, from childhood, through their glory years during prohibition, and their meeting again 35 years later. Written by Andrew Welsh <andreww@bnr.ca>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
As boys, they made a pact to share their fortunes, their loves, their lives. As men, they shared a dream to rise from poverty to power. Their story is now a "once upon a time" motion picture experience. [Australia Theatrical] See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong violence, sexual content, language and some drug use See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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C'era una volta in America See more »Box Office
Budget:
$30,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$2,412,014 (USA) (3 June 1984) (894 Screens)Gross:
$9,000,000 (West Germany) (1984)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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[In 1933, two goons rudely question a young woman]
Beefy: Where is he? Where's he hiding?
Eve: I don't know... I've been looking for him since yesterday.
[second goon slaps her harshly; she falls onto the bed]
Beefy: I'm gonna ask you for the last time: Where is he?
Eve: I don't know... What are you gonna do to him?
[Two shots are heard]
Beefy: [to his partner] Stay here in case that rat shows up...
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old man." See more »
Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Courtesy of Northern Songs Ltd./ATV Music See more »
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Trivia
Filming went on from 14 June 1982 to 22 April 1983. See more »Goofs
Factual errors: Chief Aiello wears Captains insignia, not police chiefs rank. See more »Quotes
[first lines][In 1933, two goons rudely question a young woman]
Beefy: Where is he? Where's he hiding?
Eve: I don't know... I've been looking for him since yesterday.
[second goon slaps her harshly; she falls onto the bed]
Beefy: I'm gonna ask you for the last time: Where is he?
Eve: I don't know... What are you gonna do to him?
[Two shots are heard]
Beefy: [to his partner] Stay here in case that rat shows up...
See more »
Crazy Credits
For his cameo, Joey Faye is listed in the credits as playing the "adorableold man." See more »
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"Yesterday"Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
Courtesy of Northern Songs Ltd./ATV Music See more »
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