De Niro's character as a kid (Scott Tiler) spies on a young Deborah (Jennifer Connelly) practising ballet. When she finishes she strips off, although you only see her from behind. Margherita Pace doubles as Jennifer's character for this scene.

Young Noodles (Scott Tiler, 14?) is sitting in the toilet. He hears his neighbor, Peggy, coming and he unlocks the door. She enters and after short conversation she lifts her dress and shows him her thighs or maybe even more. Then he gets up, grabs her from behind and tries to touch her breast.

First young Noodles then young Max have sex with Peggy, their neighbour prostitute. No nudity is visible as they are behind some drying sheets.

Young Noodles and young Deborah kiss for the first time. Young Max is peeping at them, disturbing their intimate moment.