

1931: Once Upon a Time in New York
Piazza pulita
“1931...They had the best and bloodiest time of their lives!”
Synopsis
In 1931, when the late American Prohibition major bosses have now divided the territory to exploit, the family of one of them - killed in a clash - decides to send half a million dollars in Sicily hidden in the body of the deceased.
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June 1, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Vanzi
- Screenplay & Story
- Norman Thaddeus Vane, Tony Anthony
- Original Title
- Piazza pulita
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- ABKCO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Vanzi
Norman Thaddeus Vane, Tony Anthony
Riccardo Pallottini
Roberto Perpignani
Department Leadership Roster
Roberto Perpignani
Editor
Luigi Vanzi
Director
Norman Thaddeus Vane
Writer
Tony Anthony
Writer
Riccardo Pallottini
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York about?
In 1931, when the late American Prohibition major bosses have now divided the territory to exploit, the family of one of them - killed in a clash - decides to send half a million dollars in Sicily hidden in the body of the deceased.
Who directed 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York?
1931: Once Upon a Time in New York was directed by Luigi Vanzi.
Who stars in 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York?
The principal cast of 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York includes Tony Anthony, Adolfo Celi, Corrado Gaipa, Irene Papas, Lionel Stander.
When was 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York released and how long is it?
1931: Once Upon a Time in New York was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York?
1931: Once Upon a Time in New York holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).
