When they finally sit down to watch it... De Niro: "So you watched this movie 3 times? You're really crazy..." Woods: "DONT EVER CALL ME CRAZY!" *Smacking popcorn out of De Niro's hands
Just watched for the second time a few days ago and where I focused mainly on deniro, the score, and the movie as a whole the first time, this time I was amazed by James Hayden, the actor for young noodles, and especially James woods. Incredible film
So great to hear how passionate James was about this film, he puts his all into his work & it sure shows ...Love James Woods & all his work fabulous actor ...This was no doubt my favorite film of his♥
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.
James Woods is really such a champion in this regard. He is a great actor and friend to the industry. He really says it like it is. He is a great communicator.
Thank you James Woods for the many ways you have blessed Americans. I respect your talent and would surely enjoy seeing more movies with a good plot and good acting. You are an inspiration.
Usually, I'd put James Woods on the acting scale of men like Patrick Stewart, he's a really good and talented actor and is an iconic legendary gift at voice acting like Stewart but he wouldn't be on the level of acting like say, Robert De Niro or Daniel Day-Lewis. But Once Upon a Time in America was his standout role. This was the role where he was every bit as brilliant and Oscar-worthy as De Niro was, the one where he deserved to win an Oscar alongside De Niro, the one to me that gives Day-Lewis performances a run for their money. James Woods went from his standard Patrick Stewart level acting in most of his films, to brilliant Robert De Niro and Daniel Day-Lewis level acting in it. He was absolutely brilliant in Once Upon a Time in America, and it is by far to me the greatest performance of his career. He, alongside Leone, De Niro and Morricone was one of the film's defining aspects. I wonder what it would be like if he played Dr. Zander Rice in Logan instead of Richard E. Grant?
Galaxy Red Woods outacted DeNiro in this film. He was also brilliant in Salvador. But this is his best. And it is DeNiro's best or second best. They were brilliant. DeNiro spent a year preparing for this film. And it shows.
James Woods is an actor’s actor. He can not just carry a movie but he can turn it into a classic. He’s up there with E Emmet Walsh, if James Woods is in a movie, you can’t say it’s all bad.
@@MediaBuster Well you have your opinion I have mine. And I clearly said "for me personally" do I have to literally quote myself to make you understand that this is my opinion?
I remember vividly purchasing "Once Upon A Time In America" when it was first released on home video VHS (WB films used to release their films in those awkward clamshell cases much like those old Disney classics) - it was the shortened version, which I never realized then that there was this epic 229 minute release. I remember watching that short version and thinking that it was good (I'm a huge DeNiro and Woods fan as it is) but not blown away. Then, a few years later I found the original version of the film in a Blockbuster video store and rented it - It literally blew me away! Morricone's music was on n a par, if not better, than any top film score in movie history and the 'entire' cast was Oscar-worthy! Next to "The Godfather" (1&2), "Once Upon A Time In America" is the best gangster/drama film ever made!
Watched the film when first released in the UK but never knew the critics had panned the movie in the US because it had been butchered for that particular market. Inexcusable. My friends and I always thought it was a masterpiece. Then again Leone was always my favourite director. So very sad he never got to see this day realised. Fortunately I did get to see Ennio Morricone conduct live and play Deborah's Theme. One of the best nights of my life.
I love this man!! I know he is deeply “conservative,” and all. But he’s a good guy, funny and passionate. These things are what make him such a great actor. As someone who’s trolled the shit out of him on Twitter, I don’t care about his politics. He’s a good guy with a smartass mouth filled with hilarious one liners that make me laugh in spite of myself and my own political leanings. I don’t get why people hate each other over that stuff or why I have to be so tribal over politics when things like THIS, the culture of our shared experience through the joy of film, music, art, and storytelling are that which should bring us all together not just as Americans but as human beings. Just saying.
because politics is intertwined into literally every action we take. everything a human being does is political. even if you're living without electricity in a log cabin you built with your own hands and only travel into town once a month to refille your propane tanks, you are taking a political stance. if you're living in a city and buying certain things, walking to work, taking a bike to work, taking a train, or driving a car to work and living in the suburbs or a rural podunk area. these actions and behaviors are all political. once you comprehend that, it's not difficult to see why people take others politics seriously. and if you think you're not choosing a side, your side has been chosen for you. claiming to be an " independent" fence sitter who has no quarrel with anyone is also a political statement. wake up.
Off subject, but maybe if an outspoken right winger like Woods can express so much admiration and friendship for leftys like Deniro and Stone in a public forum, there may be hope for our Country after all... oh, this was 2014, never mind
We can't. The cut (now restored) scenes were owned by different companies, last thing that was heard is that The Film Foundation (Scorsese) and the Leone family were trying to buy the distribution rights. This was 10 years ago. No updates have been given. (This is my understanding of the situation).
I would have done the same thing it's bad to screw a friend. Kudos to you Mr. Woods . If you by any chance get to see Mr. Orange say Olay 4 me. Thanks Sir.
Frank Casel Es sind 3 Jahre vergangen, möchte dir aber trotzdem schreiben da seit Kindheit an das mein Lieblingsfilm ist. Es existiert kein Mühlwagen, und kein Senator Bailly! Die sind wirklich umgekommen bei dem Raub versuch. Das ist ein Opium-Traum von Noodels! Nach dem er sie sterben sah, ging er in die Opium-Kneipe zu den Schlitzis😊 Deswegen sind die Szenen auch Surreal wenn er alt ist. Nicht nur meine Ansicht, Kritiker haben dass selbe auch geschrieben. Und Leone hat es selber angedeutet in einem Interv. Ein Film den mann mehr als 1 mal schaun muss.
Frank Casel Und deswegen auch die lange Szene mit dem Grinsen zum Schluss des Films wenn stoned is. Am Anfang beginnt der Film mit klingeln des Telefons, wo er Kopfschmerzen hat und die Opium-Pfeife nimmt (Schuldgefühle)Dass ist Anfang, Mitte und Ende des Films. Opium Traum weil er verdrängen will was er tat und geschehen ist.
Serenella, you watch an interview about a classic film, and seem to "only" notice the apparent age of the interviewee?! This is, important? Why? Dekubaner, you read this and your answer is, "...oh my gawd, he's 'almost' 70." Like 70 is the new age shortly before death. Both comments are tantamount to somebody drowning here, and they're describing the color of the water!
Such a pity that James has become such an unsavoury individual. I used to love his performances, now I find it difficult to take him seriously in any role.
Um, so much of what the media says about Trump is garbage. Even if you're not a Trump fan, he is still a billion times better than Joe Biden, a career politician with a history of bigotry & a fetish for sniffing kids. He cannot form a coherent sentence, & keeps falling over. At least Woods still says nice things about other actors who aren't Trump supporters. He recently said on Twitter he still considers Whoopi Goldberg & Rob Reiner friends as they were kind to him when they worked together. People like these two, on the other hand, just spew vitriolic hatred towards anyone that say anything positive about Trump. You should look into who Joe Biden really is.
Two wings same bird. Cant you see they are all the same and execute the orders given by a little group of elites? Im talking about the parties and politicians.
What a poor excuse for a human being. I am quite sure that James Woods and (as he likes to say as though they are great friends: Bobby) Robert DeNiro. Do not even talk! Woods is a fool
I know I'm a little late in watching this movie. Honestly, it was not worth the wait and all the hype I heard about it. It was boring, long for no reason. Deniro was terrible. Hard to follow. The only saving grace was a young Jennifer Conley. First acting job and she was superb. James wood did well. DID NOT ENJOY THE MOVIE. 4 HOURS OF MY LIFE WASTED.
When they finally sit down to watch it...
De Niro: "So you watched this movie 3 times? You're really crazy..."
Woods: "DONT EVER CALL ME CRAZY!" *Smacking popcorn out of De Niro's hands
underrated comment
Woods asked DeNiro if he wanted to watch the movie again and DeNiro said "where you go I go"
@@babscabs1987 I like the smell of the popcorn, really opens up my lungs
Wonderful to hear how passionate he is about the film and movies in general. Great guy. Always loved his work.
He also said during one interview that is´t the best film he has ever worked on.
Me too.
@@IgiWhitemaneveryone who had work with Sergio say that. What a guy he was
James Woods is a great actor with a wonderful voice. His performance in "Once Upon a Time in America" is superb. 💯
Should’ve been nominated
James Woods not only a great actor, but also a great person. God bless him.
Chuckle, sure thing Karen
He is one of the few Hollywood can't buy......
@@jannepetersen4660 👍👍👍
Woods gives one of the greatest performances in cinematic history here.
Just watched for the second time a few days ago and where I focused mainly on deniro, the score, and the movie as a whole the first time, this time I was amazed by James Hayden, the actor for young noodles, and especially James woods. Incredible film
He has a lot of respect for Sergio, great actor and great person
I wish the fabled 6hr version of this movie would surface. Maybe not in my lifetime though, probably not ever.
If the 6 hour version ever came out I can die happy
What's that song again?
Don't Stop Believin'!
Oh my Gawd, that would kick so much ass!
Wait a minute wasn't it 4hrs?
@ugaaa5 Actually I read Sergio Leone wanted to divide the movie in 2 parts because the first version was 10 hours, but I don't know
Give him some glasses, and he looks like senator bailey
give him glasses and vote him in as a Senator!!
So great to hear how passionate James was about this film, he puts his all into his work & it sure shows ...Love James Woods & all his work fabulous actor ...This was no doubt my favorite film of his♥
True very remarkable
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.
James Woods is really such a champion in this regard. He is a great actor and friend to the industry. He really says it like it is. He is a great communicator.
Absolutely love James Woods.
I did until he supported the worst POTUS in history, Doofus Donald
@@imandan1966 it's like this guy actually became secretary bailey
@@imandan1966 Waited for your moronic comment.
The film is a masterpiece. Just watched it. It's amazing.
It surely is.
Every frame of the director's cut is too good to cut.
Thank you James Woods for the many ways you have blessed Americans. I respect your talent and would surely enjoy seeing more movies with a good plot and good acting. You are an inspiration.
This guy is a national treasure
Usually, I'd put James Woods on the acting scale of men like Patrick Stewart, he's a really good and talented actor and is an iconic legendary gift at voice acting like Stewart but he wouldn't be on the level of acting like say, Robert De Niro or Daniel Day-Lewis. But Once Upon a Time in America was his standout role. This was the role where he was every bit as brilliant and Oscar-worthy as De Niro was, the one where he deserved to win an Oscar alongside De Niro, the one to me that gives Day-Lewis performances a run for their money. James Woods went from his standard Patrick Stewart level acting in most of his films, to brilliant Robert De Niro and Daniel Day-Lewis level acting in it. He was absolutely brilliant in Once Upon a Time in America, and it is by far to me the greatest performance of his career. He, alongside Leone, De Niro and Morricone was one of the film's defining aspects. I wonder what it would be like if he played Dr. Zander Rice in Logan instead of Richard E. Grant?
Galaxy Red Woods outacted DeNiro in this film. He was also brilliant in Salvador. But this is his best. And it is DeNiro's best or second best. They were brilliant. DeNiro spent a year preparing for this film. And it shows.
Try The Onion Field for more outstanding James Woods
@IPA SOLÉ You meant hammiest?
Nothing special about deNiro. He is an egomaniac and a horrible human being.
James Woods is an actor’s actor. He can not just carry a movie but he can turn it into a classic. He’s up there with E Emmet Walsh, if James Woods is in a movie, you can’t say it’s all bad.
A true artist and an amazing man.
The finest gangster flik of all time IMO only of course, stunning and as near as perfect as possible
This is better than Godfather part 1 and 2 for me personally! What an epic film from start to finish! ❤️
Sorry, no chance this is better than either Godfather. Better than Godfather III, but not close to being better than I & II.
@@MediaBuster Well you have your opinion I have mine. And I clearly said "for me personally" do I have to literally quote myself to make you understand that this is my opinion?
@@nox5870 OMG really? You have your opinion and I have mine? That is amazing.. you figured that out?
@@MediaBuster *facepalm*
@@nox5870 🤡🤡🤡
Thank you Mr. Woods. You are a man who I respect because you have not sold us out. God bless you.
Such an amazing film. I was mesmerised by it. It somehow touched your soul.
Wonderful interview with a great and important actor.
I remember vividly purchasing "Once Upon A Time In America" when it was first released on home video VHS (WB films used to release their films in those awkward clamshell cases much like those old Disney classics) - it was the shortened version, which I never realized then that there was this epic 229 minute release. I remember watching that short version and thinking that it was good (I'm a huge DeNiro and Woods fan as it is) but not blown away. Then, a few years later I found the original version of the film in a Blockbuster video store and rented it - It literally blew me away! Morricone's music was on n a par, if not better, than any top film score in movie history and the 'entire' cast was Oscar-worthy! Next to "The Godfather" (1&2), "Once Upon A Time In America" is the best gangster/drama film ever made!
I love James Woods!
james woods is awesome
Classic Film.
The greatest film ever made by miles
Put down your pipe.
Still waiting for this cut to be released to the public.
greatest American actor alive
One of the Best acting jobs of Woods and De Niro...and then the Direction of Leone and the music of Morricone....magic indeed..
Watched the film when first released in the UK but never knew the critics had panned the movie in the US because it had been butchered for that particular market. Inexcusable.
My friends and I always thought it was a masterpiece. Then again Leone was always my favourite director. So very sad he never got to see this day realised.
Fortunately I did get to see Ennio Morricone conduct live and play Deborah's Theme.
One of the best nights of my life.
James has gone so old.........Incredible actor
A genius of an actor!
james woods "your crazy" Don't you EVER say that you hear me!!
You're crazy
Woods is a great actor and legit genius.. IQ of like 184 or something like that.
This is the version of James Woods I like.
Great interview!!!
Great actor!!!
Great film and actors are fantastic. Segio Leone gave us a romantic style.
James woods was unbelievable great great actor ❤
THanks so much for this presentation.
Woods is awesome fantastic human being😘
MASTERPIECE ,
We share a B day. Love this guy
man I like him very much. Don't know why.
I love this man!! I know he is deeply “conservative,” and all. But he’s a good guy, funny and passionate. These things are what make him such a great actor. As someone who’s trolled the shit out of him on Twitter, I don’t care about his politics. He’s a good guy with a smartass mouth filled with hilarious one liners that make me laugh in spite of myself and my own political leanings. I don’t get why people hate each other over that stuff or why I have to be so tribal over politics when things like THIS, the culture of our shared experience through the joy of film, music, art, and storytelling are that which should bring us all together not just as Americans but as human beings. Just saying.
because politics is intertwined into literally every action we take. everything a human being does is political. even if you're living without electricity in a log cabin you built with your own hands and only travel into town once a month to refille your propane tanks, you are taking a political stance. if you're living in a city and buying certain things, walking to work, taking a bike to work, taking a train, or driving a car to work and living in the suburbs or a rural podunk area. these actions and behaviors are all political. once you comprehend that, it's not difficult to see why people take others politics seriously. and if you think you're not choosing a side, your side has been chosen for you. claiming to be an " independent" fence sitter who has no quarrel with anyone is also a political statement. wake up.
Not sure what the problem is with being "deeply conservative" but okay haha
Off subject, but maybe if an outspoken right winger like Woods can express so much admiration and friendship for leftys like Deniro and Stone in a public forum, there may be hope for our Country after all... oh, this was 2014, never mind
He was a GREAT actor
He still is
James Woods is a Legend one of the best
Smart guy.
I like him a lot
So how is the average Joe supposed to see this great version he speaks of?
We can't.
The cut (now restored) scenes were owned by different companies, last thing that was heard is that The Film Foundation (Scorsese) and the Leone family were trying to buy the distribution rights. This was 10 years ago. No updates have been given. (This is my understanding of the situation).
It's the 3 hour 50 minutes version
Where can we see the whole movie
Great James Woods film; The Onion Field. Anybody out there seen it?
Yes. I seen it in the early 1980s in Ireland. Brilliant film.
He must be a great actor if i hated him so much in the movie, but love him in the interviews.
Top 10 movie of all time!
❤️
Bless Mike Toreno.
When we will see the Final version as Sergio wished?
He is Ssssso right.many movies destroyed.Bladerunner got mangled
How long was the reconstituted version vs the original shorter ?
All I can hear is Toreno.
Where can we see this version of the film?
Bob ;-)...where is he at !!! :-).
Artists need to be the owners of Art
So the directors cut is the european version ??? 3h 49 min?
La mejor de mafias qyeche visto
Would love to see him play Biden in real life .
Yoooo toreno
All I can see and hear is Hades 😂
What version is he talk about?
I wonder if he got excited by his scenes with Tuesday Weld?
I would have done the same thing it's bad to screw a friend. Kudos to you Mr. Woods . If you by any chance get to see Mr. Orange say Olay 4 me. Thanks Sir.
Ist er jetzt im Film, am Ende hinten in den Müllwagen gestiegen oder nicht?
Frank Casel Es sind 3 Jahre vergangen, möchte dir aber trotzdem schreiben da seit Kindheit an das mein Lieblingsfilm ist. Es existiert kein Mühlwagen, und kein Senator Bailly! Die sind wirklich umgekommen bei dem Raub versuch. Das ist ein Opium-Traum von Noodels! Nach dem er sie sterben sah, ging er in die Opium-Kneipe zu den Schlitzis😊 Deswegen sind die Szenen auch Surreal wenn er alt ist. Nicht nur meine Ansicht, Kritiker haben dass selbe auch geschrieben. Und Leone hat es selber angedeutet in einem Interv. Ein Film den mann mehr als 1 mal schaun muss.
Frank Casel Und deswegen auch die lange Szene mit dem Grinsen zum Schluss des Films wenn stoned is. Am Anfang beginnt der Film mit klingeln des Telefons, wo er Kopfschmerzen hat und die Opium-Pfeife nimmt (Schuldgefühle)Dass ist Anfang, Mitte und Ende des Films. Opium Traum weil er verdrängen will was er tat und geschehen ist.
Serenella, you watch an interview about a classic film, and seem to "only" notice the apparent age of the interviewee?! This is, important? Why?
Dekubaner, you read this and your answer is, "...oh my gawd, he's 'almost' 70." Like 70 is the new age shortly before death.
Both comments are tantamount to somebody drowning here, and they're describing the color of the water!
uh just like people notice the age of interviewees when they're very young. good lord that one really hit you close to home didn't it old timer.
Mr. Woods what was up with you jumping into the back of the garbage truck. Was it because what you did too Noodles your Friend in the 🎥 ?
He didn't.
james woods looks so old!
+Serenella Polimeni he happens to be almost 70......
He is about my father's age
Biden just bombed Syria
Serenella it is called ageing we all go through it unfortunately
All I hear is Hades
“Uh, guys? Olympus is THAT way.”
Screw this guy, after what he did to Noodles?
It wasn`t him.It was Secretary Bayly...LOL
lol
Believe in Jesus alone.
He has grey hair now!?!?!? What happened to his great brown hair?! 😢
If deniro can keep acting why can't james
Such a pity that James has become such an unsavoury individual. I used to love his performances, now I find it difficult to take him seriously in any role.
Let me guess
It's because of politics, right?
Too bad that James Woods has rabies now.
Good actor. Total washout as a human being.
What is a liberal? Someone so open minded their brains have fallen out.
Such a great actor! A shame that he's a Trump fanatic... :(
Um, so much of what the media says about Trump is garbage. Even if you're not a Trump fan, he is still a billion times better than Joe Biden, a career politician with a history of bigotry & a fetish for sniffing kids. He cannot form a coherent sentence, & keeps falling over. At least Woods still says nice things about other actors who aren't Trump supporters. He recently said on Twitter he still considers Whoopi Goldberg & Rob Reiner friends as they were kind to him when they worked together. People like these two, on the other hand, just spew vitriolic hatred towards anyone that say anything positive about Trump.
You should look into who Joe Biden really is.
Sad that Woods is now completely insane.
Yeah, sad you judge actors by their poltiical beliefs.
@@marcofreitas3844 anyone who supported Dotard is nuts
Two wings same bird. Cant you see they are all the same and execute the orders given by a little group of elites? Im talking about the parties and politicians.
@@NomPrenom1 utter BS. Get of the chat boards and join us in reality
@@imandan1966 what is your reality? You're living a big lie.
What a poor excuse for a human being. I am quite sure that James Woods and (as he likes to say as though they are great friends: Bobby) Robert DeNiro. Do not even talk! Woods is a fool
I know I'm a little late in watching this movie. Honestly, it was not worth the wait and all the hype I heard about it. It was boring, long for no reason. Deniro was terrible. Hard to follow. The only saving grace was a young Jennifer Conley. First acting job and she was superb. James wood did well. DID NOT ENJOY THE MOVIE. 4 HOURS OF MY LIFE WASTED.
What version is he talking about?