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adam253
larsrasmussen8
Lars Rasmussen
rated 10

The genious of the two old school-pals Ennio and Sergio amalgamates into the best epic I have ever seen.

2 years ago
maryammsh
Maryam Msh
rated 10

An epic masterpiece!
Sadly underrated ...
Hope some day the complete version will be released.

3 years ago
williamkjartan
kasperlovborg
Kasper Løvborg
rated 10

An ambitious (in some ways over-ambitious) work, Leone's epic gets better on every viewing. What initially appears to be terrible flaws are either forgiven or turn out to somehow work after all. The worst exception is McGovern, odd one out in...

4 years ago
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lea

En film jeg aldrig bliver træt af at se

3 years ago

Cast & Crew

Sergio Leone
Director
Robert De Niro
As David 'Noodles' Aaronson
Arnon Milchan
As Chauffeur
James Russo
As Bugsy
William Forsythe
As Philip 'Cockeye' Stein
James Woods
As Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz
Burt Young
As Joe
Treat Williams
As James Conway O'Donnell

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Once Upon a Time in America tells the story of two childhood friends, Noodles and Max, who rise to become powerful gangsters in New York City during the Prohibition era. Their bond is tested by their criminal activities and personal demons, ultimately leading to a tragic downfall. The film spans 50 years, featuring an all-star cast including Robert De Niro and James Woods, and showcases the director's unique style through its use of non-linear storytelling and memorable characters.

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You can stream Once Upon a Time in America on: Disney+

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