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Herschel Goldberg (November 2, 1901 – October 1, 1980), better known as Harry Grey, was a Russian Jewish-American writer. His first book, The Hoods (1952), was the model for the 1984 film Once Upon a Time in America by Sergio Leone, where his part was played by Robert De Niro.
Jul 18, 2022 · 469 pages. "The 'inside' facts about syndicate crime operators and their hired killers ... a shockingly frank story about mobster life"--Cover. Harry Goldberg writing as Harry Grey. This legendary novel became the source for Sergio Leone's movie Once upon a time in America. Access-restricted-item.
Harry Grey. Writer: Once Upon a Time in America. Real name Harry/Herschel Goldberg. Born in Russia in 1901, son of Israel and Celia Goldberg, emigrated to USA in 1905. Dropped out from schooling at grade 7.
Oct 19, 2015 · Once Upon a Time in America was based on The Hoods, a semi-autobiographical novel by Harry Grey (real name: Herschel Goldberg), who'd spent his youth engaged in some of the activities attributed...
The Hoods. Harry Grey. Disruptive Publishing, 2006 - Fiction - 476 pages. "This book by HARRY GREY --an ex-hood himself! --will shock you but you must read it. He dares to tell the truth...
"This book by HARRY GREY --an ex-hood himself! --will shock you but you must read it. He dares to tell the truth about cold-blooded Killer Mobs and how they work." --Mickey Spillaine. Written in prison by author Grey, this legendary novel became the source for Sergio Leone's classic Once Upon a Time in America.
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Jul 22, 2008 · Buy The Hoods by Grey, Harry (ISBN: 9781596543461) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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