Once Upon a Time in America (1984) — Screenplay
An aging ex-gangster returns to his old Manhattan neighborhood, forced to face the haunting consequences of his past choices.
- Written by
- Leonardo Benvenuti, Piero De Bernardi, Enrico Medioli, Franco Arcalli, Franco Ferrini, Sergio Leone, Harry Grey, Stuart Kaminsky
- Genre
- Drama, Crime
- Length
- 335 pages
This screenplay offers a masterclass in nonlinear storytelling, weaving past and present to deepen character psychology. Its elegiac tone and vivid period detail create a richly immersive world, while the dialogue captures both the grit and vulnerability of its aging protagonist.
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