Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn
Synopsis
After being released from prison, Bobby goes back to the mob connected streets. When forced to make a life altering decision the truth is revealed that he was too blind to see.
Top Cast
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Armand Assante
Joseph Baldano Sr.
William DeMeo
Bobby Baldano
Cathy Moriarty
Sarah Baldano
Ice-T
Tyler Moss
Vincent Pastore
Luigi Leone
Robert Costanzo
Lenny Leone
Ja Rule
Willie Davis
Jason Medwin
FBI Agent Tom Habel
Wass Stevens
Jimmy Vitigliano
Samantha Ivers
Gina
William Sweet
FBI Agent Benson
Louis Vanaria
Stan 'The Jew' Gerzof
Elia Monte-Brown
Rena
Charles Parshley
Joseph Baldano Jr.
Anthony Acierno
Johnny Morello
Luciano Acuna Jr.
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James Adames
Thug
Bronson Arroyo
Chip
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Borghese
- Screenplay & Story
- William DeMeo, Paul Borghese
- Original Score
- Neil Berg
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
- Production Studios
- West Street Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Borghese
William DeMeo, Paul Borghese
Neil Berg
Christopher Walters
Department Leadership Roster
William DeMeo
Writer
Paul Borghese
Director
Paul Borghese
Writer
Neil Berg
Original Music Composer
Christopher Walters
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 Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn about?
After being released from prison, Bobby goes back to the mob connected streets. When forced to make a life altering decision the truth is revealed that he was too blind to see.
Who directed Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn?
Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn was directed by Paul Borghese.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn includes Armand Assante, William DeMeo, Cathy Moriarty, Ice-T, Vincent Pastore.
When was Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn was composed by Neil Berg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn?
Once Upon a Time in Brooklyn holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).