A teenager living in Staten Island during the summer of 1982 embarks on a quest that draws in his family members.A teenager living in Staten Island during the summer of 1982 embarks on a quest that draws in his family members.A teenager living in Staten Island during the summer of 1982 embarks on a quest that draws in his family members.
James Michael Brandes
- Gus' Gang
- (as James Brandes)
Method Man
- Louis
- (as Cliff 'Method Man' Smith)
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- TriviaThe character Teddy Wong, the head of the Asian gang, was no doubt a shout-out to "The Wanderers" (1979) movie's character Teddy Wong, who was the head of a gang called The Wongs (every member had the last name Wong).
- GoofsIn the pub scene when the boys are standing by the pool table, partying with the girls who lured them, the song playing is "Lick It Up" by Kiss, but that song/album was released in September 1983, while this movie takes place on a day in May 1982.
- Quotes
Vincent Dedea: [to his quarreling sons] And you... I know you're excited, but shut up when you talk.
- ConnectionsReferenced in Diminishing Returns: The Purge (2020)
- SoundtracksThe Miracle of Life
Written by Morey Bernstein
Performed by Robbie Lester
Courtesy of Resnik Music Group
By arrangement with CAPP Records Inc. & Music Supervisor, Inc.
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The story of "This Is the Night" is deep, but is delivered in a light hearted manner. The film spends a lot of time portraying the consequences of commenting on Rocky, which I think distracts attention from the beautiful subplot of the other son's journey of self discovery.
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- Once Upon a Time in Staten Island
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- $10,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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