Once Upon a Time in America (2020)

Once Upon a Time in America (2020) poster

The time: the 1920s. The place: New York City. The Lower East Side, on the southeast corner of Manhattan Island, is home to a great many Jewish immigrants who came to the United States, beginning in the late 19th century, from a Russia ravaged by political turmoil and an eastern Europe where they had experienced tremendous poverty. Despite the American dream that anyone can achieve success, for the Jewish immigrants in the Lower East Side this dream is difficult to make a reality. David “Noodles” Aaronson is born into this Jewish enclave, and from a very young age gets his hands dirty in the seedy underbelly of society. Along with his trusted companions Max, Cockeye, Patsy, and Dominic, Noodles lays down roots in the criminal underworld...

Director: Shuichiro Koike
Runtime: 165 min
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Production: Takarazuka Revue Productions
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

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More Films by Director: Shuichiro Koike

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Once Upon a Time in America about?
The time: the 1920s. The place: New York City. The Lower East Side, on the southeast corner of Manhattan Island, is home to a great many Jewish immigrants who came to the United States, beginning in the late 19th century, from a Russia ravaged by political turmoil and an eastern Europe where they had experienced tremendous poverty. Despite the American dream that anyone can achieve success, for the Jewish immigrants in the Lower East Side this dream is difficult to make a reality. David “Noodles” Aaronson is born into this Jewish enclave, and from a very young age gets his hands dirty in the seedy underbelly of society. Along with his trusted companions Max, Cockeye, Patsy, and Dominic, Noodles lays down roots in the criminal underworld...
Who directed Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America was directed by Shuichiro Koike.
Who stars in Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America stars Fuuto Nozomi, Maaya Kiho, Sakina Ayakaze, Jun Asami, Ayanagi Shou, Seina Nozomi.
How long is Once Upon a Time in America?
Once Upon a Time in America has a runtime of 2h 45m (165 minutes).
Where was Once Upon a Time in America produced?
Once Upon a Time in America was produced in Japan.