DeNiro Talks about Once Upon A Time In America

Intro to Once Upon A Time In America on FilmFour

[@MrJM1878]

This was before Goodfellas, Casino, and the Untouchables. DeNiro always played the perfect gangster.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

He always plays the perfect role atleast till 20th century.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Right on, man. I shud have said till 21st century.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

De niro is GOD.

[@alexblancogarcia4523]

the better gagnster was played robert de niro for me its vito corleone

[@miguelfernandes1444]

A Mafia Boss said that Joe Pesci is the best gangster

[@UndyingFury]

Once Upon a Time in America = Greatest Film Ever. Not even kidding, I prefer this to the likes of The Godfather Films and Goodfellas. Such an overlooked masterpiece.

[@wolfie8748]

Totally right

[@johncodee9175]

Absolutely!

[@lazarorodriguez5161]

Andrew I’ve been saying this for decades!!! Saw this movie when I was 15 back in 2001. Masterpiece!

[@Aman-nk5uq]

De Niro..GOAT..not even kididng

[@manumaster1990]

Same.

[@benbim540]

this is quite simply the greatest work of art ever put on film, emotional. violent. touching. beautifully filmed with an astoundingly beautiful soundtrack it is a work of absolute perfection,

[@travisbickle5584]

I agree best film ever.

[@Clarensee]

The soundtrack that doesn't fit, yeah.

[@travisbickle5584]

ClarenseE Fits perfectly imo.

[@Noodles37UK]

Say

[@lukeclarke2880]

what about the line you better stop or I'm gonna poop my pants. I think that line may have taken away from it.

[@MickeyBalboa86]

"Once upon a time in America" it's not just a simple movie, it is something higher, it's a truly life experience that can't be explained by words...in my humble opinion The absolute best movie of all time. Masters like Sergio Leone and Ennio Morricone make me feel proud to be italian every single day of my life.

[@RichardKoenigsberg]

Probably the greatest movie I've ever seen. Haunting. Unpredictable.

[@celosemnexo]

Me too. Even though I'm not italian.

[@hennagaijin100]

When it comes to Italians, I'll take Claudia. Every time.

[@dzcif5887]

Doesn't matter if he's Jimmy Conway, Travis Bickle, Noodles or anyone else, Robert DeNiro manages to nail his role every goddamn time.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

GOD and GOAT for a reason afterall.

[@billybarnell1996]

Don't forget Rupert Pupkin.

[@doomvictor3934]

@@billybarnell1996 One of his most UNDERRATED performances

[@billybarnell1996]

@@doomvictor3934 Certainly is, might even be his best IMO.

[@doomvictor3934]

@@billybarnell1996 Well not sure about that. There is Leonard Lowe from Awakenings, Max Cady from Cape Fear. Let's not forget MICHAEL VRONSKY in THE DEER HUNTER.

[@krsone9847]

Best movie of all time, Sergio Leone was a genius

[@coolvidz2288]

This film is the most underated film in cinema history it deserved to win every award possible

[@MademoiselleNoonie]

This is film was a piece of art. Sergio was an absolute genius. What a masterpiece.

[@Elios320]

The best movie ever. There aren't other films which can describe what Once Upon a Time in America is. The feelings of regret, lost occasions and memories can't be represented better, also because the acting of Robert DeNiro is the definition of acting. He's the best actor ever. This motion picture is also better than another Sergio Leone masterpiece "The Good, the Bad & the Ugly", even though they're totally different things.

[@83JACKO]

Totally agree with you that de Niro is the best actor ever. No one has played so many different roles to perfection

[@Aman-nk5uq]

u both guys do know the fact that there are ppl are out there in this world who only think of him as an actor who can only play the gangsta role. Man, what brainless shitheads those ppl are. Full of hate, they cant accept the fact this guy is better than all the actors there have ever been and better than their fav ones. Pacino fanboys are out there who think Pacino is better than Robert, they must be kidding right? Guess what, DDL worshippers now think that DDL is the best actor ever nd he is better than Bobby. My god, give me a break ffs. What knuckleheads these ppl are. These guys need to watch all Robert movies and even then if they cant accept he is the best ever and they are not helping themselves at all, no brains detected then.

[@Felicia790]

Epic movie and pulls at my heart strings everytime I listen to the soundtrack, my most favourite movie.💙

[@user-ib2kt4oo7i]

@@Aman-nk5uq im sure you're close enough to him to call him bobby lol

[@matthewbloemker2115]

DeNiro was great in this movie, but James Woods totally outperformed him. Just my opinion.

[@tiffsaver]

A truly great film. I don't understand how it never received the popularity that it deserved.

[@Cosmic86x]

De Niro was at his absolute peak between 1976 and 1990. One masterpiece after the other.

[@kostaskintzios1198]

From 1974 with Godfather 2 I think!

[@eliopetriccioli2567]

Vero! Dopo, non doveva dimostrare più niente

[@flippert0]

Make that "between 1973 (Mean Streets) and 1995 (Heat)". He delivered quality work before and after that period, but in these 22 years, who was at his prime.

[@jmdi2703]

@@flippert0 Casino? Jackie Brown? Ronin? Wag the Dog? Flawless? Analy This? Silver Linnings Playbook? The Intern? The Irishman? Joker? Killers of the Flover Moon?

[@99Filmo]

The greatest actor of all time. The greatest director of all time. The greatest film of all time.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

I most definitely agree with the frst point.

[@pascaleguerin255]

99Filmo with Ennio Morricone the Maestro

[@andydanilo]

The greatest movie composer of all time

[@redtrychguy8676]

We agree like 1000000000000% You are my man...

[@malik87breaker]

Ennio Morricone too :D

[@AQSAPAL]

A Masterpiece...the devouring of the cream cake, we have All been there..everyone can relate to atleast ONE scene in this classic.

[@WerdLifeItsKi]

In my opinion this is the greatest movie of all time. Its by far my favorite movie ever!! Deniro was absolutely amazing in this film. Classic Story telling Classic gangster. I have watched this movie over 100 times and i could watch it 1000 more.

[@CheckmateRidRot]

An absolute masterpiece, you will never see films like these again.

[@999titu]

Never ever. Except if you see the director's cut of this one.

[@eugene956]

It's amazing how the one of the greatest actor's talking about one of the greatest director. He's picking every single word looking for the best way to convey his point. De Niro exposes his deep understanding of directing a motion picure and what makes him the great as well as his acting skill.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

*the greatest actor.

[@Seattle_Slew]

I absolutely loved "Once Upon a Time in America." Definitely top ten and a classic!

[@shane-irish]

One of the best films ever

[@yetoner]

This is one of the greatest under-rated films of all time. The movie is an epic and keeps you watching from begining to end with a fantastic soundtrack that is so hauntiing. Years and years after seeing this film I still find myself whistling cockeye's song.

[@Lonley-user]

This have 12 years how is life men

[@Nonblondexoxo]

XXOO I Love this movie, sadly never received the recognitionit deserved!

[@richardragusa9093]

The Sound Track will haunt me til the day I close my eyes and never hear it again. I love to the point that I have driven my family crazy cuz I can’t stop whistling it. The stair scene where the little boy has to choose between the attention of the girl or his love of the taste of the sweet treat is diabolical and so wonderfully torturous.

[@dyashwanthv]

When music is inseparable from a movie. RIP maestro Ennio.

[@999titu]

This movie is a walking fest of vast range of human emotions. So technically correct, so impactful artistically

[@Stallion-dh8fu]

This movie is without doubt the GREATEST movie of all time. Starring the GREATEST actor of all time, Robert de Niro. No question.

[@onlyhuman1954]

I haven't got enough words to convey how superb this film is. Every actor. Every scene. Every note of a magnificent score. The nuances of each relationship. The tragedy of an unrequited love. The deep sense of time and place and just the whole thing from start to finish... An utter privilege to watch (for the third time) and a film for all time. Does masterpiece do this heartbreakingly gorgeous film justice...? It's the best I can do. It wont be beaten in my lifetime. Quite sure about that. ❤️

[@-los-7291]

I bought this movie back in 1998 for VHS, till this day I still have It double cassette tapes just need a VCR to watch it.

[@bubasmys]

Might be a problem wit VCR nowadays lol

[@chris12carp]

I know it’s been like 6 years since you wrote this but just thought you’d like to know if you didn’t already that it’s now available on Amazon Prime. The 3hrs 49 min version

[@tommyt1971]

Always liked that moment where Noodles is stirring his coffee: he knows everyone's watching him, getting ready to tell him the next bit of big news & he's aware of it, wondering where the next verbal shot from one of the guys is coming from next.

[@gervazejoseph9586]

If asked What is my favorite film, I immediately say, without even a feint of pausing, it is Once Upon A Time In America.

[@advance9343]

I like te little things Sergio does in his movies. Like letting side characters stare intensely at what a main character is doing. (for example the guy that sells tickets at the station)

[@labjmh]

The guy selling tickets was Leone himself, wasn't it?

[@leobrad2199]

Probably one of the most underrated movies ever, probably because it was soooooo long. And the music! Wow!

[@dixon97a]

DeNiros smile makes me want to smile and cry at the same time the mona lisa DeNiro kills it. . . .

[@camilla60731]

This is one of my favorite films. I love the soundtrack and every character in here especially Robert Deniro.

[@Kelly14UK]

This film, Italian full, with English language, must be my second of all time, under Sergio's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly.

[@codestud3]

An incredible work of art.

[@CannibalWHORE22]

One of my favorite films of all time...just awesome!

[@nursekrmn]

I've watched this movie over and over and never get tired of it. A true classic masterpiece. Oh, and the soundtrack is absolutely beautiful.🕊

[@catdog2706]

Truly one of the best masterpieces ever made by Sergio Leoni and the great actors Robert De Niro James Woods all of them excellent excellent movie

[@wolfdna788]

I tried to watch this movie countless times and I watched it for the first time last week I’m 42 and my whole life I thought the movie was something completely different than what it is.

[@soumayzlatanbansal4534]

It is one of the best movies of all time. And the greatest crime movie of all time. i saw 251 minute edition. Each and every seen is incredibly moving. Sergio Leone was overlooked on each and every occasion. He deserved every directors award that is in existence, for this movie. Long live Sergio Leone's art, talent and directing skills.

[@Hastur876]

In fact Sergio Leone and his westerns were looked down upon until after he died. Everyone recognizes his genius today, but back then he was sneered at. Sad.

[@Elin48]

DeNiro...He's been in so many good films, and now I have to see this one too....he's so young here.

[@yes90125]

One of the greatest films ever made!!

[@geraldinemclaughlin486]

Best movie that I have seen the music was beautiful and I watch it sometimes I cry my parents loved it they have passed but when I listen to the music 🎶 I feel my mum and dad are with me 😢🍀🍀

[@willywilz]

One of .. if not .. the greatest movie ever .. truly epic !

[@georgebrown7906]

Such an underrated movie... One of the finest ever made.

[@MrVoland999]

This is one of the most vivid memories of my childhood..went to see it back in Russia w my mother..she told me to go home after the 1st act bc of nudity so I didn't get to see the movie in its entirety till years later..though it affected me in the way that no other movie ever has....not just the sex, but characters, story soundtrack.... I learned about love, friendship, loyalty and betrayal. I think about it every time I'm in Dumbo...an epic and the only saga comparable to Heat.

[@Methadone4Life]

We should all enjoy Pacino and DeNiro...two living legends..all time greats...enjoy their work while you can. Guys like these two dont come around but once in a lifetime. Both are still at the top of their game and able to play characters 20 years younger than their real age...what acting is all about.

[@gremdi9789]

This hit me Hard!! i dont know what to do with my life now

[@gi-bili-t7147]

Belive me same here but life moves on, our lives we will see sadness and happiness so make the most of it. We're not around forever

[@TJFederer15]

Just finished watching it, what an incredible film, loved every 3 hours and 50min+ of it lol, just amazing, all i can say is thanks to Sergio for creating such a masterpiece.

[@Casatoman]

This movie is the real deal. It seems like a bit of a history film mixed with a love story and drama. The score was incredible. Maybe the greatest film ever

[@MarioDiLeonardo]

In 2011 in Cannes a 'rebuld' of the directors cut was shown. It was 4,5 hours with scenes that where never shown before. I saw the Europe version of nearly 4 hours in 1984 in a theater and have the 'uncut' (or should I say unmolested) version. Anyway, I'm waiting for a release of the recent 2011 version ever since. Where can I get it? And please folks, stop comparing it with The Godfather. This are two different master pieces that bring a lot of different emotions. Go compare Pepsi with Coke if you like.

[@DuncanDisordely]

Pesci with a coke.

[@sawyerstone1316]

The restored, 251 minute version is going to be released on September 30th. 2014. It contains 22 min of cut scenes that were not on the 2011 blu-ray; 229, minute version. It seems for now, this is as close as we'll get to seeing the original 269 "unmolested" version of the film.

[@MarioDiLeonardo]

Sawyer Stone With this information you just made my day!

[@trecordingshere]

Sawyer Stone The blu ray says its 269 mins long

[@MarioDiLeonardo]

theftrecordings I hope this is information is right. This would be even better.

[@suat365]

One of te greatest and hardest masterpiece ever. One of De Niro's finest

[@dinitha11]

This film is an unparalleled masterpiece.

[@theayatollahofrockandrollah]

my parents were relatively old and this amazing movie was one of those special occasions that brought them and me and my brother together on the same level for the duration of the film

[@1tyresius]

every thing about this movie, direction,acting,soundtrack,script,storyline,characters etc, is brilliant. i have lost count of the number of times i have watched it, but it still grips me from start to finish. a masterpiece.

[@johnmcgrath5698]

What a film a true masterpiece

[@stefanelzenga2584]

One of the best movies i have ever seen also because of the beautiful soundtrack❤️

[@MrFTW733]

I saw a lil documentary about this, that the way it ended, how he smiled, possibly indicates that all that happened after he left the Chinese theater and lived to an elderly age was all A DREAM.

[@24pablox]

That seriously messed me up lmao. But now that I think about it, I think that maybe once he hit that stupid thing he recollected the pieces of info he needed in his mind to realize Max wasnt dead! Remember how at the beginning hes trippin hearing the phone and seeing the dead bodies and remembering how Max was acting shady the night of the prohibition funeral. That smile is Noodles being ahead of the game, while Max thinks he os

[@sheilabloom6735]

24pablox It was the young Noodles at the end.

[@Methadone4Life]

Would have been an even greater film had Leone been able to do the film the way he intended for it to be finished. Many people were furious when the film came out because of the way it was chopped up during editing...many great scenes were left on the editing room floor from what I have read. Yes,great,great film that should have been Leone perfection.

[@UnknownUserName9999]

"Noodles, I slipped." -Domnic

[@therobust]

Greatest movie ever. Close to my heart. 😔

[@genehenrylindgren]

It is one of my favorite movies of all time

[@mrcrumpet001]

One of the most beautiful films I have ever seen :)

[@ivansantek8420]

MASTERPIECE

[@dianeconnors4483]

I love Robert DeNiro one of the greatest actors that ever lived and also Al Pacino have watched so many of their films ❤❤❤❤ Also the music from once Upon a time in America and Once Upon a Time in the West was so beautiful ❤❤❤

[@12348477]

Only the Godfather films can be compared to this film in terms of scale.

[@johncodee9175]

'Godfather 2' is the only one in the trilogy that can be compared to this!

[@erenkruger7496]

those movie ain't the same type I thought.

[@panagiotisdedes7975]

Alan Brando ok that was fucking stupid

[@manuelromerobackupchannel6799]

@Mr H9736 feel once upon is better movie overall but the godfather had unique characters dificult to pull off .. like michael and the og godfather

[@nox5870]

OUATIA is better than both Godfather films. Yes I said it, it's my opinion. Respect it as I would respect yours. I think OUATIA is a Flawless Masterpiece. Come on its Sergio Leone and it was his last film, he went out with a Bang! One of the greatest directors to ever do it! I think all of his films also did critically very well. He doesn't have 1 bad film under his belt.

[@MrAletube]

Bob....he's exceptional even just turning the spoon in the cup

[@Cosmic86x]

Wonderful epic movie!! and maybe the best and most beautiful soundtrack ever!

[@Hellokittylover486]

I love Robert De Niro. One of my favorite actors

[@kara1464]

It's got more style and more atmosphere than any other movie I've watched.. my absolute favourite

[@samoyedfan]

A movie that has grown on me since I first watched it, there is always something new to it everytime I see it, never fail to enjoy watching it. Like Shawshank, never got the credit it deserved when first released, but has turned into one of the great movies of all time. This is up alongside the Casablanca's and Brief Encounters, a movie I actually rate as better then The Godfather.

[@calogerochiolo7125]

Quel film quel acteurs quel musique tout simplement un chef d'œuvre

[@greatstuff8554]

This is my favourite film. Such mixed emotions throughout.

[@daveyboy_]

U have to watch the Directors cut . Not the American made for theaters version

[@michaelmichalios6485]

Omg the best movie I have seen!!

[@CheckmateRidRot]

This film is masterfully done and you will never see a film like it again. Not just the plot, but the acting, direction, sets, themes, emotion and just sheer brilliance of the film. Movies today just don't compare, and that is what I meant by you won't see a film like this again. Obviously there are some good movies in the modern era of cinema, but I genuinely think nowadays is the worst it has ever been for cinema, I have yet to see a film really blow me away like this and other classics did.

[@aleksandarkojic]

The movie... Music, story... Noodles... All the very best 👍💪💪💪‼️

[@doggbig35]

My funeral song 🎵 will be that pipes 💚🤍🧡

[@peterwest4965]

It's definetly one of my favourite movies wouldn't want to just put it into one of the best gangstar movie genre because it's one of the best films you'll see no matter what genre you want to clasiffy it in.

[@Bellissimavita]

The greatest movie for all time !!!

[@ratonmagico]

i'm glad too see there are a lot of people who loves this movie, so much as i do.

[@RobMh1822]

I think you have to live a life of neglect, lost love, loyalty and love..most of all humility. this film I've seen several times the American version, it's time I read the book if it's out there, Robert DeNero broke my heart with his acting, I loved it backed with Debra's theme it hit my heart and soul with memories only I could feel.

[@farzadbavarsad6364]

Gotta b one of the best films ever deniro at his best n love the soundtrack anawa ☘☘☘☘

[@journey95far49]

No doubt a masterpiece..and kind of underrated (or at least unknown compared to Godfather, Goodfellas etc.)

[@longstroker68]

Greatest film & soundtrack ever

[@robreaction]

This video was uploaded in 2007 …fact it’s still here … is like a time relic of its own .. just like the movie it’s discussing .. put it into perspective this video uploaded the same year as the first I-phone release … damn!!! 😮😮

[@toottootfinn9455]

I hope that within my lifetime I am able to see the film the way that Sergio Leone intended. Even the "extended" version is extremely cut down. They had over 18 hours of film and the story was meant to be told through two films that were 6 hours long. Imagine how much of this masterpiece we are missing. You can find some of the scenes online but most of it never made it to the internet. I truly hope before I die I am able to see it.

[@sharonbyrd8991]

Once Upon a Time in America is one of my favorite movies. It is a true story about life and trusting people. I think Robert DeNiro wasted his whole life mourning the loss of his best friend because he was loyal and thought he was responsible for his death. He was a true friend then in the end he was very blindsighted for 40 years to find out his best friend was not dead and took the love of his life. and all his money. James Woods had been living a very wealthy lifestyle for years and Robert DeNiro lived a poor lifestyle. Love Robert DeNiro, James Woods and lady who played both men's love interest. I love the theme yesterday it is so appropriate.

[@SantoTrafficanteBoss]

But the ending also has this moral conclusion that everything you do, will one day or another come back at you. Max has it all, but in the end he lost it all: his soul, dignity and selfrespect. Noodles instead walks away and lives on as a man, with no material wealth but his dignity and integrity intact.

[@glory2godpd]

weird how the older make up on film...he looks like that now

[@Kelly14UK]

Max, De Niro's make up, and acting SHOCKED me, it was so WELL DONE.

[@rodjenlosbgd]

Kelly14UK It's called God.

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Spot on. Its called god. Robert De Niro is GOD. GOAT actor.

[@barbaratzitzi3595]

Oh my god how much i love that person

[@davidsmith385]

I remember renting that movie, I accidently kept it. A really great movie, lots of Stars that played in the movie

[@minimiliano]

What they did to the film and Sergio is one of the greatest tragedies of cinema.

[@MrTkd40]

once upon a time in america is de niro's best acting effort. i haven't seen many actors acting better than him. maybe al pacino in godfather 2 equalled him.

[@smithfan22]

Try Raging Bull or Taxi Driver. That's DeNiro at his best

[@Aman-nk5uq]

Nope nobody equalled him in 20th century.

[@doomvictor3934]

Actually I think it's THE DEER HUNTER. Deniro himself said he though that was his best performance.

[@eliopetriccioli2567]

@@doomvictor3934 Io penso invece che il meglio lo ha dato nel Noodles del 68. E' la recitazione da anziano, che è sorprendente

[@DanielTheWalrus]

FINALLY, DE NIRO SAYING SOMETHING ABOUT MR. LEONE!! Why he never talk much about Leone on interviews?? That's the official first interview that i saw him talkin' about Sergio. Anyway, Once Upon a Time In America gotta be my favorite film of all time. It's too perfect! I mean, Robert De Niro, James Woods, Joe Pesci, William Forsythe, Danny Aiello, Jennifer Connelly, James Russo, Tuesday Weld, Burt Young, Treat Williams...what else you can ask for??

[@rboltt]

The movie is much more complex than a simplistic "crime doesn't pay" melodrama. The phone call to the police is the focal point of the story. Leone's intention was to let the viewer decide if the the 1968 scenes were all real or just an opium dream to satisfy Noodles' guilt of having indirectly caused the death of his friends despite his good intentions. That is why the film ends in the opium den. The real themes of this film are friendship, betrayal and the passage of time.

[@tomhamilton5261]

De Niro was brilliant in “The Mission”- excellent film all round

[@rporta]

one of the very best movies ever

[@isselman2000]

That is a very powerful, clear and succinct interpretation: "For every dreamer, there's a doer." This is a theme which appears throughout the movie. And under this idea, you can indeed say that Noodles' tragedy is his opium dreams. In other words, it is his addiction to unreality that keeps him from achieving Max's (albeit illegal) success. But I think the movie also frowns upon this kind of illicit action, because Max's crisis at the end is very real indeed.

[@Cannibalization]

Once Upon a Time in the West and Once Upon a Time in America are the two greatest films I've ever seen.

[@zizula7]

one of the best movies

[@gpkahlon]

Damn Always goooood.....No one's any time better than De Nero....just any day,,,,,any time.