Once Upon a Time in America
A former Prohibition-era Jewish gangster returns to the Lower East Side of Manhattan over thirty years later, where he once again must confront the ghosts and regrets of his old life.
Critics Sentiment
Bailey reveals he is Max who faked his death
Noodles rapes Deborah after their lavish date
The film drops significantly during Noodles' rape of Deborah but soars to its highest point with Max's revelation as Bailey.
Once Upon a Time in America maintains consistently high sentiment throughout most of its runtime, with reviewers praising Leone's masterful direction, Morricone's score, and the complex narrative structure. The film's lowest points center on its problematic handling of sexual violence, while its highest moments involve the profound revelations about friendship and betrayal. Critics consistently hailed it as a masterpiece despite some controversial elements.
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Robert De Niro
David 'Noodles' Aaronson
James Woods
Maximilian 'Max' Bercovicz
Elizabeth McGovern
Deborah Gelly
Treat Williams
James Conway O'Donnell
Tuesday Weld
Carol
Joe Pesci
Frankie Monaldi
Burt Young
Joe
James Hayden
Patrick 'Patsy' Goldberg
William Forsythe
Philip 'Cockeye' Stein
Larry Rapp
'Fat' Moe Gelly
Amy Ryder
Peggy
Scott Schutzman Tiler
Young Noodles
Rusty Jacobs
Young Max / David Bailey
Jennifer Connelly
Young Deborah
Brian Bloom
Young Patsy
Adrian Curran
Young Cockeye
Mike Monetti
Young 'Fat' Moe Gelly
Noah Moazezi
Dominic
James Russo
Bugsy
Darlanne Fluegel
Eve
Crew
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