NYFF52: "Once Upon a Time in America" Interview | William Forsythe

William Forsythe talks about the new version of Sergio Leone's 1984 classic Once Upon a Time in America that screened at the 52nd New York Film Festival. www.filmlinc.co...
Sergio Leone’s final and perhaps greatest film, a New York gangster saga housed within an intricate construction that shuttles through time, with Robert De Niro, James Woods leading a remarkable cast. This restoration, including material previously unseen in the U.S., preserves the director’s original structure.
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[@Sarcasticass]

“You will never see a movie like this again”, no truer words were ever spoken.

[@dthill96]

Only thing I feel that’s remotely close is “The Irishman” (the last time you’ll see a Scorsese mob 🎥 starring DeNiro, Pacino, Pesci, Keitel)

[@theexpresidents]

@@dthill96 I disagree. I liked _The Irishman_ , don't get me wrong, but it didn't feel _epic_ .

[@JordanMartel1992]

This film is like the Sistine chapel. It’s never gonna happen again. Over 10 years to create. The sets, the locations, the details of every scene. Leone’s obsessive perfection imo surpasses Kubrick’s perfectionism in this case.

[@brötzmannsax]

Brilliant underrated and overlooked actor, all his work is excellent.

[@raymondloya175]

Definitely he is one of my all time favorite 😎🎯 top shelf

[@at5297]

He could have played Bugsy Siegel when he was younger.

[@jockoadams3377]

William Forsythe is really an underrated actor. So many solid roles in great films and TV. And even when he's in schlocky movies, he is always still great.

[@999titu]

A masterpiece. This movie stays with you .

[@davidkosa]

If you see William Forsythe on the screen, it's gonna be good.

[@MINDxWORM]

Predator 2.

[@Francisco_Silva80]

@@MINDxWORM lol

[@israelbuzzofftothemoon]

@@MINDxWORM is he in predator 2?? Which I like btw.. But I think you're mixed up with Gary Busey. He isn't in P2

[@kennethlatham3133]

"Raising Arizona": that character = NOTHING like "Cockeye"!

[@MrEwanc]

Once Upon a Time in America. The very best, and the only spaghetti gangster movie... One of my all time favourites, along with a few other Sergio Leone movies.

[@Prousto]

Totally unrecognizable from the characters he plays. Terrific actor.

[@adverseinperpetuity]

He seems like a class act. And yes this might be the greatest film ever made. At least deserves to be in the conversation.

[@robertturner6196]

i have watched just about every gangster and mob film going,the irishman,the departed,the godfather film,the lot, but this one is THE BEST I HAVE EVER SEEN,not just a gangster film,its a coming of age story,a love story,a story about relationships and friendships,and the ennio morricone music score is just beautiful, i watched the 4hr 10 minute version and didnt want it to end,this film is a MASTERPIECE

[@oliverolsen77]

True this is the best movie, this is better than any other gangster movie that has been ever made. The soundtrack and screencasting is the best I have ever seen, and just the way Sergio leone has directed it with the zoom ins, and everything. God I love this movie.

[@silentreactor97]

Don't get me wrong both Godfather Part 1 & 2 (for example) are top notch films, both films deserve it flowers but OUATIA is on a whole another level of greatness, the way Sergio Leone captured the essence of troubled neighbourhood kids who grew up to become fearless, merciless, cold hearted gangsters is nothing short of mesmerizing. This film does not glorify the life of crime, it's showing you the true weight that life carries, from violence, unlawful, deranged and sadistic way of women being treated as objects by these men, the betrayal, the tragedy, the love, regrets and etc all captured really well by Leone and the actors, the score by Ennio Morricone is easily my favourite score out of all the films I have seen so far, this movie moves you deeply and keeps you captivated even with it's 4 hour runtime (depends on the version) but the 4 hour version is the definitive version to watch. This film shows you the life of 4 friends who end up taking the wrong path and by the end each one of them paid it their own way, no glorification just a solid look into the world that you should avoid at all cost and make you look at your life and your past and present. It's more than just an epic crime film, in a way it's a film that lets you have a conversation with yourself. There is many ways to express the way this film makes you feel, but they do not make movies like this anymore. Sergio Leone will always be one of the best to ever do it, just because he created this Masterpiece of a film. Also, R.I.P to James Hayden who portrayed Patsy in the film, unfortunately he overdosed on Heroin shortly after this film, he could have become a great actor.

[@FelisDestructicus]

William Forsythe takes everything in stride, with respect.

[@chemicalali7680]

a very fine actor

[@Jaytisphere]

In my opinion it’s the best picture I ever seen. Best director to ever film a movie honestly. This movie captures New York City like none other I’ve ever seen. The cast was epic, the script was brilliant, a true gem 💎

[@tommyt1971]

Personally, I think Forsythe’s best performance was in Raising Arizona. He nailed the comic aspect of that role perfectly. And partnering him with John Goodman was a great casting coup too.

[@Kai-pk7dv]

Sammy Gravano in HBO’s Gotti was great

[@Nystariii]

Loved him in Boardwalk Empire. I never would have recognized him in this movie, even though I watched it years before BWE was even an idea.

[@NH1973]

He is such a brilliant actor. Like a chameleon. He appears so different in all his roles. The Rock, Dick Tracy, Boardwalk Empire, Cloak and Dagger, Out for Justice etc. It's unbelievable that it is the same person!

[@sirfermainclancharlie1018]

Will done fantastic job. Love the movie

[@tommyt1971]

HOLY SHIT. I’ve never seen him interviewed and it’s amazing how different he sounds. I’ve only ever seen him be a NY palooka on screen.

[@theexpresidents]

Same thing, and I've been watching this guy for over 30 years.

[@bluehappyscrap]

Badass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! great actor.

[@i.o.3733]

Akta dig

[@spyridoulaliatou4334]

The best movie I ever saw

[@stalwarthk]

same

[@oliverolsen77]

True this is the best movie, this is better than any other gangster movie that has been ever made. The soundtrack and screencasting is the best I have ever seen, and just the way Sergio leone has directed it with the zoom ins, and everything. God I love this movie.

[@jonathansaure5896]

Best gangster movie I ever saw

[@nicoletanis3703]

William Forsythe, Philip stein (Cockeye) is one of my favorite character in the movie "Once Upon a Time in America". I enjoy his music as well. The fun he was having with the baby milk bottle was hilarious. That was a very bad behavior and then he end up sticking his chewing up on the name plate attached to his stolen uniform. That movie is excellent!

[@mjb4983]

By far the best film ever made

[@MichelleScott-f1h]

Wow you look sooo good Mr Forsythe, keep up the good work!!❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jamesjwalsh]

Great movie.

[@Kelly14UK]

Hell yeah.

[@slobodanranitovic471]

I always liked him. Very good actor!

[@samuelbarber6177]

If I had one criticism of Leone’s epic, it’s probably that Patsy and Cockeye didn’t get enough focus for characters who should have been so much more important to the story. While they aren’t underused, I really wish they had gotten more attention. Maybe they did in Leone’s intended 6 hour cut or the 4 and a half hour version.

[@UncleMike0000]

The Best movie ever made. The best soundtrack ever made. In. The. Same Film.

[@Success4u247]

The movie was , PURE ART. Cock eye was brilliant

[@freebee8221]

He is talking about artistic freedom!! Its just as important as freedom of speech.

[@jacquelinetimestep5048]

Such a fine actor.

[@danielbeja9924]

Onde upon a time on América, devil's rejects! Great moviel with William Forsyth!

[@roromoho]

Raising Arizona too

[@zakrowe1301]

@@roromoho he was also great on boardwalk empire

[@joshmaxwell7968]

Things to do in Denver when you're dead.

[@Theshark15z]

Glad to see Morris is alive and well!!!!!

[@ganglabesh]

he was so great as Flat Top in Dick Tracy, as well as the villain in City by the Sea

[@MichelleScott-f1h]

Looking good Mr Forsythe 😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@pinkjammiesss666]

He was brilliant as Sheriff John Quincy Wydell.

[@Heller103085]

Best character in all those movies….pissed me off so much he got killed

[@Love-gz4ee]

Great actor.

[@c15jugendvagddenfriedencam61]

happy soon bday.all the beststy legendsty.

[@jw3715]

I wish i could watch the whole 6 hrs film

[@liamryan2207]

Same man

[@oliverolsen77]

Why about the 8 hour original version :D?

[@ingohelium1007]

I agree, I would love to see all of the footage too

[@adrianothegoat]

@@oliverolsen77 THAT EXISTS?

[@theexpresidents]

@@adrianothegoat It was _filmed_ but probably no longer exists.

[@Hastur876]

It's Manny Horvitz!

[@jaybug1171]

"Anybody seen Richie!???" ;)

[@bogliwan]

He sounds just like Robbie Robertson the guitarist from The Band. The sound of their voices is identical.

[@silentreactor97]

Don't get me wrong both Godfather Part 1 & 2 are top notch films, both films deserve it flowers but OUATIA is on a whole another level of greatness, the way Sergio Leone captured the essence of troubled neighbourhood kids who grew up to become fearless, merciless, cold hearted gangsters is nothing short of mesmerizing. This film does not glorify the life of crime, it's showing you the true weight that life carries, from violence, unlawful, deranged and sadistic way of women being treated as objects by these men, the betrayal, the tragedy, the love, regrets and etc all captured really well by Leone and the actors, the score by Ennio Morricone is easily my favourite score out of all the films I have seen so far, this movie moves you deeply and keeps you captivated even with it's 4 hour runtime (depends on the version) but the 4 hour version is the definitive version to watch. This film shows you the life of 4 friends who end up taking the wrong path and by the end each one of them paid it their own way, no glorification just a solid look into the world that you should avoid at all cost and make you look at your life and your past and present. It's more than just an epic crime film, in a way it's a film that lets you have a conversation with yourself. There is many ways to express the way this film makes you feel, but they do not make movies like this anymore. Sergio Leone will always be one of the best to ever do it, just because he created this Masterpiece of a film. Also, R.I.P to James Hayden who portrayed Patsy in the film, unfortunately he overdosed on Heroin shortly after this film, he could have become a great actor.

[@warriorv9359]

Best gangster flick

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

Raising Airzona!

[@BillyBob-jb3yy]

Anybody know why Richie did bobby lupo

[@kingsurya3215]

True magic

[@sudacagamer]

"Anybody seen Richie!!!"

[@jhqw7u676yfw143t]

knew a good tune, cockeye did.

[@Boro87]

How can he speak so highly of the original cut yet he never even bother to watch it 😅😂

[@sirfermainclancharlie1018]

It's almost forty now😊

[@Orcishihi]

Anyboy seen Ritch-- oh wait, here he is.

[@NH1973]

I'm gonna keep coming back here until someone remembers seeing Ritchie

[@Kelly14UK]

Did Raging Bull 2 get a release eventually? Be good to see.

[@415fillmore]

Was gonna happen is gonna happen

[@trivellekoolaidrian6921]

Pisses me off, they ruined everyone of Michael Ciminos movies after "Heavens Gate" which I the final cut is amazing.... I think because these men showed life objectively

[@johnstier5719]

Sergio picked actors and actresses that had a certain quality for the roles a lot go for this few accomplish it

[@antonsevastian7013]

The best movie in the all time

[@spb7883]

Me and Gino bang heads...

[@neptunemike]

He was great in Deuce Bigalow. 😂

[@TonyVerrazano]

Boardwalk empire, Gotti... Great performances.

[@JeffTheHokie]

Over twenty years ago, I rented it and turned it off at the telephone scene. Just recently I watched it on Netflix and it was great. I don't know whether the version I didn't watch was the good one or the butchered one.

[@theexpresidents]

I gotta agree: this film gets 99/100......Why not perfect? Because of that damn telephone.

[@robertdebrus3732]

Big Bill is very good.

[@raulhernandez1454]

Good actor...👍..agent fbi in the movie dead bang..whit don jhonson😉😉😉grat movie🌟🌟

[@ForeverUnited]

Ice

[@BlumpkinPrince]

Cockeye!

[@timmc8444]

The U.S. Version is much like the US ..shit!

[@stephennicholas1590]

You project your prejudices. Clean your own house.

[@도영민-w4c]

Sophie Marceau father

[@roromoho]

I dont think so

[@jasonblade3040]

Patsy should have been here with Cockeye. What a tragic waste.

[@bacchusendo9032]

right here, he looks like Jimmy Hoffa.

[@silentreactor97]

Don't get me wrong both Godfather Part 1 & 2 are top notch films, both films deserve it flowers but OUATIA is on a whole another level of greatness, the way Sergio Leone captured the essence of troubled neighbourhood kids who grew up to become fearless, merciless, cold hearted gangsters is nothing short of mesmerizing. This film does not glorify the life of crime, it's showing you the true weight that life carries, from violence, unlawful, deranged and sadistic way of women being treated as objects by these men, the betrayal, the tragedy, the love, regrets and etc all captured really well by Leone and the actors, the score by Ennio Morricone is easily my favourite score out of all the films I have seen so far, this movie moves you deeply and keeps you captivated even with it's 4 hour runtime (depends on the version) but the 4 hour version is the definitive version to watch. This film shows you the life of 4 friends who end up taking the wrong path and by the end each one of them paid it their own way, no glorification just a solid look into the world that you should avoid at all cost and make you look at your life and your past and present. It's more than just an epic crime film, in a way it's a film that lets you have a conversation with yourself. There is many ways to express the way this film makes you feel, but they do not make movies like this anymore. Sergio Leone will always be one of the best to ever do it, just because he created this Masterpiece of a film. Also, R.I.P to James Hayden who portrayed Patsy in the film, unfortunately he overdosed on Heroin shortly after this film, he could have become a great actor.