Once Upon a Time in America

A 1984 gangster drama directed by Sergio Leone. The film tells the story of childhood friends David "Noodles" Aaronson (Robert De Niro) and Max Bercovicz (James Woods), who grew up in New York's Jewish district in the 1920s and became powerful gangsters during Prohibition. Through Noodles' memories, the film traces their rise from poverty to criminal infamy, exploring themes of friendship, betrayal, love, and regret. The story spans several decades, reflecting the changing lives of the main characters and American society.