Once Upon a Time in America
"Crime, passion and lust for power."
Originally released in 1984. Once Upon a Time in America is a drama/crime film. directed by Sergio Leone. With a runtime of 3h 49m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert De Niro, James Woods, and Elizabeth McGovern
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
3h 49m
229 minutes total
User Rating
8.4/10
Excellent (5,868 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.5M
0.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Robert De Niro
as David 'Noodles' Aaronson
James Woods
as Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz
Elizabeth McGovern
as Deborah Gelly
Treat Williams
as James Conway O'Donnell
Tuesday Weld
as Carol
Joe Pesci
as Frankie Monaldi
Burt Young
as Joe
James Hayden
as Patrick 'Patsy' Goldberg
William Forsythe
as Philip 'Cockeye' Stein
Larry Rapp
as 'Fat' Moe Gelly
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $5,500,000
Production Companies
- Embassy International Pictures
- PSO
- The Ladd Company
- Rafran Cinematografica
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Once Upon a Time in America about?
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.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America was directed by Sergio Leone.
How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America has a runtime of 3 hours and 49 minutes (229 minutes total).
When was Once Upon a Time in America released?
Once Upon a Time in America was released on May 23, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Once Upon a Time in America?
The main cast of Once Upon a Time in America includes Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Treat Williams, Tuesday Weld.
Is Once Upon a Time in America worth watching?
Once Upon a Time in America has a user rating of 8.4/10 based on 5,868 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.