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1931: Once Upon a Time in New York (1973): Cast

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1931: Once Upon a Time in New York is a 1973 crime drama directed by Luigi Vanzi, starring Lionel Stander as Sparks, Adolfo Celi and Irene Papas. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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1931: Once Upon a Time in New York (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Luigi Vanzi
Genres
Drama , Crime , Action
Original language
Italian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York About?

The premise of 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York without spoilers.

Set in 1931, the story follows the aftermath of Prohibition-era mobsters dividing their territories. When one of the major bosses is killed in a violent clash, his family decides to smuggle half a million dollars to Sicily by concealing the cash inside the slain man's body, launching a bloody and daring scheme.

1931: Once Upon a Time in New York Themes & Keywords

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  • criminal
  • police
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Cast & crew

1931: Once Upon a Time in New York Cast & Characters

Lionel Stander leads the cast as Sparks, with Adolfo Celi as The Pole and Irene Papas as Donna Mimma. Directed by Luigi Vanzi; 7 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York

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From the director

More from Luigi Vanzi

More films directed by Luigi Vanzi: The Silent Stranger, The Stranger Returns and A Stranger in Town.

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1931: Once Upon a Time in New York Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Pete” and “Pearl and the Pole”.

Also known as
  • Pete
  • Pearl and the Pole
  • 1931: Ley Seca en Nueva York

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1931: Once Upon a Time in New York FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York?

1931: Once Upon a Time in New York runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York released?

1931: Once Upon a Time in New York was released on March 3, 1973.

Who directed 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York?

1931: Once Upon a Time in New York was directed by Luigi Vanzi.

More films by Luigi Vanzi

Who is in the cast of 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York?

1931: Once Upon a Time in New York stars Lionel Stander as Sparks, Adolfo Celi as The Pole and Irene Papas as Donna Mimma, among 7 credited actors.

Does 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York have a post-credit scene?

No. 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York in?

The original language of 1931: Once Upon a Time in New York is Italian.

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