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Once Upon a Time in America

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Once Upon a Time in America is a 1984 film directed by Sergio Leone. It stars Robert De Niro, James Woods, Elizabeth McGovern and others.

Crew & production

Director
Sergio Leone
Screenwriters
Enrico Medioli, Ernesto Gastaldi, Franco Arcalli, Franco Ferrini, Harry Grey, Leonardo Benvenuti and 3 more
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Director of photography
Tonino Delli Colli
Composer
Ennio Morricone
Editor
Nino Baragli
Production companies
Producers Sales Organization, Regency Enterprises
Original languages
English, Italian
Filming locations
Bellagio, Florida, Grandate, Lake Como, Lierna, Montreal, New Jersey, New York City and 2 more
Budget
$30 million
Box office
$5.3 million

Trailer

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Top cast

32 people
Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

David "Noodles" Aaronson
James Woods

James Woods

Role not listed

Elizabeth McGovern

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Joe Pesci

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Burt Young

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Tuesday Weld

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Treat Williams

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William Forsythe

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James Hayden

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Danny Aiello

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Darlanne Fluegel

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Richard Bright

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More cast

  • Robert Harper
  • James Russo
  • Jennifer Connelly
  • Brian Bloom
  • Estelle Harris
  • Arnon Milchan
  • Mario Brega
  • Salvatore Billa
  • Scott Coffey
  • Paul Herman
  • Olga Karlatos
  • Richard Foronjy
  • Sergio Leone
  • Rusty Jacobs
  • Louise Fletcher
  • Chuck Low
  • Baxter Harris
  • Joey Faye
  • Zora Kerova
  • Larry Rapp

Sources

  • Wikidata (Q206388), accessed October 2026
  • Cast photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each profile

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