
Complex tale of the life of New York gangsters from the period of the early 1900's through prohibition, and climaxing in their subsequent reunion in the 1960's. Loyal childhood friends enter a life of crime together that inevitably leads to tragedy.
Robert De NiroDavid 'Noodles' Aaronson
Paul HermanMonkey
Richard BrightChicken Joe
Salvatore BillaOne of Beefy's Thugs (uncredited)
Treat WilliamsJames Conway O'DonnellThe Miami Beach scenes were actually filmed in St. Petersburg at the Don Cesar resort.
[In 1931, Max greets Noodles, who has just gotten out after 10 years in prison]
Max:
Can I take that for you, sir? Your limousine is waiting.
[takes Noodles' bag]
Noodles:
Maxie...
Max:
You're looking good.
Noodles:
You're looking a little better.
Anachronisms: In November, 1968, when Noodles visits the locker in the station and pulls out a wad of US Currency, the top bill is signed by W. Michael Blumenthal, President Carter's Secretary of the Treasury from January 23, 1977, to August 4, 1979.
Music by Irving Berlin
Music by Irving Berlin Music Corporation
Performed by Kate Smith
Courtesy of RCA Record
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