Connections
References
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1921)
Nomined once.
Nomined once.
Out of the Past (1947)
Like Jeff Markham from the earlier film, Max Bercovicz uses the name "Bailey" as his longtime alias
Like Jeff Markham from the earlier film, Max Bercovicz uses the name "Bailey" as his longtime alias
The 400 Blows (1959)
When young Noodles is arrested, he is put in a paddywagon and driven off--framed exactly as Antoine is in the 400 blows.
When young Noodles is arrested, he is put in a paddywagon and driven off--framed exactly as Antoine is in the 400 blows.
Once Upon a Time in the West (1968)
Both these titles of movies by Leone are based on the "Once upon a time..." expression. In both the Italian titles: "C'era una volta..."
Both these titles of movies by Leone are based on the "Once upon a time..." expression. In both the Italian titles: "C'era una volta..."
McCabe & Mrs. Miller (1971)
Ending on a close up of a person (lit by candles) forgetting thier worries in an opium den. A store with a sign that says "Altman's" is seen less than 2 minutes later.
Ending on a close up of a person (lit by candles) forgetting thier worries in an opium den. A store with a sign that says "Altman's" is seen less than 2 minutes later.
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
The 4 gang members enter the hospital dressed in costume to The Thieving Magpie, the same as the gang of 4 in a clockwork orange breaking into the house of the cat woman dressed in costume with The Thieving Magpie playing.
The 4 gang members enter the hospital dressed in costume to The Thieving Magpie, the same as the gang of 4 in a clockwork orange breaking into the house of the cat woman dressed in costume with The Thieving Magpie playing.
The Getaway (1972)
Sam Peckinpah film features a lengthy scene involving a suitcase full of money in a train station locker.
Sam Peckinpah film features a lengthy scene involving a suitcase full of money in a train station locker.
Referenced in
The Directors: The Films of Terry Gilliam
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Gilliam.
Mentioned by Gilliam.
Body Rock (1984)
A billboard promoting this film is shown when Chilly D and Magick are dancing in the city.
A billboard promoting this film is shown when Chilly D and Magick are dancing in the city.
What Is Brazil? (1985)
(TV Movie)
Nayakan (1987)
The smuggling of drugs using inner tires and salt is a clear nod to the sergio leone classic
The smuggling of drugs using inner tires and salt is a clear nod to the sergio leone classic
King of New York (1990)
Miller's Crossing (1990)
The "endless" ringing of the phone at Tom Reagan's apartment
The "endless" ringing of the phone at Tom Reagan's apartment
Goodfellas (1990)
Reservoir Dogs (1992)
Both the films show the events that occurred before and after a "well planned heist that had gone wrong", omitting whatever happened in between, during the actual crime
Both the films show the events that occurred before and after a "well planned heist that had gone wrong", omitting whatever happened in between, during the actual crime
Carlito's Way (1993)
Il giudice ragazzino (1994)
Pulp Fiction (1994)
The briefcase scenes in Pulp Fiction directly reference those in Once Upon a Time in America.
The briefcase scenes in Pulp Fiction directly reference those in Once Upon a Time in America.
Women of the House: Women in Film (1995)
(TV Episode)
The rape scene is mentioned.
The rape scene is mentioned.
Casino (1995)
Heat (1995)
Trainspotting (1996)
Jackie Brown (1997)
Pi (1998)
Analyze This (1999)
The Matrix (1999)
The Adam and Joe Show: Episode #3.1 (1999)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name in Bobby De Niro song
Mentioned by name in Bobby De Niro song
The Way of the Gun (2000)
Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone (2001)
(Video)
Sass (2001)
Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002)
Learning to Lie (2003)
Conversation between Mücke and Helmut "What have you been doing all these years" - "I've been going to bed early" is a carbon copy of the same conversation between Fat Moe and Noodles.
Conversation between Mücke and Helmut "What have you been doing all these years" - "I've been going to bed early" is a carbon copy of the same conversation between Fat Moe and Noodles.
An Opera of Violence (2003)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Wages of Sin (2003)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Behind the Scenes of 'House of Sand and Fog' (2004)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Reapers (2004)
(Short)
character, "Noodles"
character, "Noodles"
Shark Tale (2004)
Don Lino's line: "I'm not asking you, I'm telling you"
Don Lino's line: "I'm not asking you, I'm telling you"
The Untouchables: The Script, the Cast (2004)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Le petit lieutenant (2005)
Movie poster on wall
Movie poster on wall
Pastewka: Der Gutschein (2006)
(TV Episode)
Pastewka and the prostitute talking about James Woods and how good he was in "Once Upon a Time in America"
Pastewka and the prostitute talking about James Woods and how good he was in "Once Upon a Time in America"
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
It is mentioned in a magazine.
It is mentioned in a magazine.
The Holiday (2006)
The first bars of this movie's main thema are taken verbatim from "Deborah's Theme" (in an homage to Ennio Morricone)
The first bars of this movie's main thema are taken verbatim from "Deborah's Theme" (in an homage to Ennio Morricone)
Essayette (2008)
The sleeping girl that frames the film.
The sleeping girl that frames the film.
The Brothers Bloom (2008)
In Once Upon a Time in America, the character Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz disappears near the end of the film by walking behind a dump truck. This is echoed in Bang Bang's exit.
In Once Upon a Time in America, the character Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz disappears near the end of the film by walking behind a dump truck. This is echoed in Bang Bang's exit.
The Simpsons: Once Upon a Time in Springfield (2010)
(TV Episode)
Title Reference
Title Reference
The Book of Eli (2010)
One of the characters repeatedly whistles Cock Eye's theme by Ennio Morricone from Once Upon a Time in America
One of the characters repeatedly whistles Cock Eye's theme by Ennio Morricone from Once Upon a Time in America
Special Collector's Edition: Zombie Town (2010)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of December/January
Appears on the list of Blu-ray releases of December/January
Homeland: Q&A (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Featured in
At the Movies: Gremlins/Star Trek III: The Search for Spock/Streets of Fire/Once Upon a Time in America (1984)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown. Movie is reviewed.
Clips are shown. Movie is reviewed.
Bellissimo: Immagini del cinema italiano (1985)
Clips from this are shown as part of the documentary.
Clips from this are shown as part of the documentary.
Bitter Moon (1992)
Pet Sematary II (1992)
Once Upon a Time: Sergio Leone (2001)
(Video)
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
(TV Movie)
clips featured
clips featured
Ben-Hur: The Epic That Changed Cinema (2005)
(Video)
footage from this film is shown in this documentary
footage from this film is shown in this documentary
Bullets Over Hollywood (2005)
(TV Movie)
clips
clips
De Niro: A Self Portrait (2007)
(TV Movie)
movie discussed and clips shown
movie discussed and clips shown
Great Movie Mistakes (2010)
(TV Movie)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.4 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown.
Clips shown.
At the Movies: Ennio Morricone in Conversation (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown during the interview.
Clips shown during the interview.
Spoofed in
Street of Pain (2003)
(Short)
A few shots - most noticeably the ending - are high-crane shots that pull back as someone walks away into the distance. This is a reference/spoof of Leone's high-crane shot in "Once Upon a Time in America."
A few shots - most noticeably the ending - are high-crane shots that pull back as someone walks away into the distance. This is a reference/spoof of Leone's high-crane shot in "Once Upon a Time in America."
Tropic Thunder (2008)
When Ben Stiller is back in his hut after his Simple Jack performance in the PoW camp, removing make up, and he turns to Halfsquat's knock is a direct reference to Elizabeth McGovern removing her make up when Robert De Niro meets her again after all those years.
When Ben Stiller is back in his hut after his Simple Jack performance in the PoW camp, removing make up, and he turns to Halfsquat's knock is a direct reference to Elizabeth McGovern removing her make up when Robert De Niro meets her again after all those years.
