Once Upon a Time in the East (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Once Upon a Time in the East is a comedy and drama film directed by André Brassard, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. Two women and a transvestite gay man cross paths in this French Canadian drama. The transvestite is preparing for a drag-queen beauty pageant, and has decided to present himself as Cleopatra. Of the two women, one was just fired from her waitressing job and seeks to go back to work at the nightclub where the beauty pageant is to be held. The other woman's mother has just won one million food stamps.
Who’s in it. Once Upon a Time in the East stars Denise Filiatrault as Hélène, Michelle Rossignol as Pierrette, Frédérique Collin as Lise Paquette and Sophie Clément as Carmen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Once Upon a Time in the East has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Time in the East page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once Upon a Time in the East tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once Upon a Time in the East (1974)?
- In US, Once Upon a Time in the East is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Once Upon a Time in the East worth watching?
- Once Upon a Time in the East holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once Upon a Time in the East?
- Once Upon a Time in the East stars Denise Filiatrault, Michelle Rossignol, Frédérique Collin, Sophie Clément and André Montmorency.
- When was Once Upon a Time in the East released?
- Once Upon a Time in the East was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.