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ITALY · 1984
Once Upon a Time in America
Synopsis
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.
Cinema Atlas Connection
The movie that inspired me the most, the first part, the revenge movie, it's 'Once Upon a Time in America.' It's my favorite movie of all time. I mean, my top favorite movie of all time is '2001,' but right behind is 'Once Upon a Time in America.' It's a huge influence on me.
the way he evokes an era, a historical moment, with that immense sadness for what is lost. I wanted to capture something similar for my characters, for their lost dreams.
— Sergio Leone · L'Espresso (Rome) Interview (1984), reprinted in 'Sergio Leone: Interviews' edited by Oreste De Fornari
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