- Synopsis
- Ex-gangster David Aaronson (Robert DeNiro) is drawn back to New York City after years of being in hiding, despite his vow to never return after the deaths of his friends in the lower East Side. David reflects back on his life, spanning five decades of major American revolutions starting in the 1920s, when he first began his career in organized crime. As David pieces together his past he discovers new truths about his friends' deaths.
- Genre
- Drama Mafia Crime Friendship 1920s 1930s 1960s
- Director
- Cast
- Year / Country:
- 1984 / United States
- Original title:
- Once Upon a Time in America
- Running time
- 225 min.
- Screenwriter
- Music
Awards
1984: 2 Nominations for the Golden Globes: Best Director, Original Soundtrack
1984: 2 Awards BAFTA: Best Costume Design, Original Soundtrack. 5 Nominations
1984: Los Angeles Film Critics Association: Best Music Score. 3 Nominations
1984: David di Donatello Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Director
1985: Awards of the Japanese Academy: Best Foreign Language Film
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