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A Bronx Tale

A Bronx Tale

One man lives in the neighborhood, another man owns it. A devoted father battles the local crime boss for the life of his son.

19937.92h 1m

Overview

Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.

Directed by Robert De Niro
Written by Chazz Palminteri
Produced by Robert De Niro, Jon Kilik, Jane Rosenthal
Box OfficeBudget: $22.0MRevenue: $17.3M

Top Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Lorenzo Anello

Chazz Palminteri

Chazz Palminteri

Sonny LoSpecchio

Lillo Brancato

Lillo Brancato

Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 17)

Francis Capra

Francis Capra

Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 9)

Taral Hicks

Taral Hicks

Jane Williams

Kathrine Narducci

Kathrine Narducci

Rosina Anello

Clem Caserta

Clem Caserta

Jimmy Whispers

Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.

Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.

Bobby Bars

Frank Pietrangolare

Frank Pietrangolare

Danny K.O.

Joe Pesci

Joe Pesci

Carmine

Themes & Keywords

italian americangamblingfuneralitalianparent child relationshipgangsterloyaltymolotow cocktailgang leadernostalgiagame of dicebus drivermafiabest friendwitness to murderhoodlumxenophobiabronx, new york cityfather figure1960sconfession booth

About A Bronx Tale

A Bronx Tale is a drama, crime film released in 1993 exploring themes of italian american, gambling, funeral, italian, parent child relationship, gangster. Directed by Robert De Niro, it stars Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato. Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.

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