Once Upon a Time in America
“Crime, passion and lust for power.”
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Noodles
James Woods
Max
Elizabeth McGovern
Deborah
Joe Pesci
Frankie
Burt Young
Joe
Tuesday Weld
Carol
Treat Williams
Jimmy O'Donnell
Danny Aiello
Police Chief Aiello
Richard Bright
Chicken Joe
James Hayden
Patsy
William Forsythe
Cockeye
Darlanne Fluegel
Eve
Larry Rapp
Fat Moe
Richard Foronjy
Whitey
Robert Harper
Sharkey
Dutch Miller
Van Linden
Gerard Murphy
Crowning
Amy Ryder
Peggy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal
Festival / Special Debut
October 14, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 8, 2019
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.18x
-$24.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Leone
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Leone, Enrico Medioli, Piero De Bernardi, Franco Arcalli, Leonardo Benvenuti, Franco Ferrini
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Once Upon a Time in America
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, Hebrew, Italian, Yiddish
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5.5M
- Production Studios
- Embassy International Pictures, PSO, The Ladd Company, Rafran Cinematografica
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Leone
Sergio Leone, Enrico Medioli, Piero De Bernardi, Franco Arcalli, Leonardo Benvenuti, Franco Ferrini, Harry Grey
Ennio Morricone
Tonino Delli Colli
Nino Baragli
Claudio Mancini, Arnon Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Leone
Screenplay
Enrico Medioli
Screenplay
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Piero De Bernardi
Screenplay
Franco Arcalli
Screenplay
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Arnon Milchan
Producer
Leonardo Benvenuti
Screenplay
Franco Ferrini
Screenplay
Sergio Leone
Director
Nino Baragli
Editor
Tonino Delli Colli
Director of Photography
Giovanni Natalucci
Production Design
Benito Stefanelli
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted to Adults (18+).
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Once Upon a Time in America
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in America?
The principal cast of Once Upon a Time in America includes Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Joe Pesci, Burt Young.
When was Once Upon a Time in America released and how long is it?
Once Upon a Time in America was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 2h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $5.5M at the worldwide box office (0.18 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Once Upon a Time in America?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Once Upon a Time in America was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is Once Upon a Time in America based on a book or true story?
Once Upon a Time in America is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Harry Grey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); IN: A (Restricted to Adults (18+).); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).