Once Upon a Time in America (1984) – Filming Locations
Drama, Crime · Directed by Sergio Leone · Starring Robert De Niro, Elizabeth McGovern
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.
Where was Once Upon a Time in America filmed?
- New York, United States, New York – Opening sequences and various street scenes depicting the neighborhood in different time periods. The Lower East Side provided the authentic backdrop for the film's Jewish immigrant neighborhood setting and many pivotal scenes throughout the narrative.
- New York, United States, New York – Key scenes involving the main characters and plot developments. The iconic terminal served as a significant location for several important scenes in the film's narrative structure.
- Rome, Italy, Rome – Flashback sequences and atmospheric scenes. Rome was used for filming European scenes and sequences set outside of New York during the narrative's timeline.