Once Upon a Time in America

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Once Upon a Time in America 1984

Once Upon a Time in America, directed by Sergio Leone, is a film that has maintained an impressive rating of 8.4 on IMDb for years with over 188,000 votes. Starring Robert De Niro, James Woods, and Elizabeth McGovern, this epic drama and crime film was shot in Italy and America. Spanning nearly 3 hours and 49 minutes, the movie tells the story of David, a boy struggling to survive in the Jewish neighborhoods of Manhattan. Starting a small gang with his friends, they rise to become one of the most powerful criminal organizations. However, their fame leads to betrayal and separation among friends, ending the gang’s reign. Thirty years later, David returns to New York to confront his past.

Genre:
Crime, Drama
Category:
1900s
Country:
Italy, United States
IMDB:
8.3 - tt0087843
Duration:
Content Rating:
R
Director:
Sergio Leone
Stars:
Elizabeth McGovern, James Woods, Robert De Niro