Once Upon a Time in America Movie Review 1984

The uncut original version of director Leone's saga of five young men growing up in Brooklyn during the '20s who become powerful mob figures. Also available in a 143-minute version. Told from the perspective of De Niro's Noodles as an old man looking back at 50 years of crime, love, and death, told with a sweeping and violent elegance.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 225 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Crime Drama, Period Piece: 1920s, Organized Crime, Buddies, New York, New York, Screen Teams: De Niro & Pesci

Cast

Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern, Treat Williams, Tuesday Weld, Burt Young, Joe Pesci, Danny Aiello, Darlanne Fluegel, Jennifer Connelly

Cinematography

Tonino Delli Colli

Director

Sergio Leone

Music

Ennio Morricone

Producer

Arnon Milchan, Ladd Company, Warner Bros.