A Bronx Tale

1993
R
2h 1m

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7.8/10

168K

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Period Drama True Crime Crime Drama

An intense drama about a boy torn between his tough, hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss.An intense drama about a boy torn between his tough, hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss.An intense drama about a boy torn between his tough, hard-working father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

168K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 win & 4 nominations total

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Trivia
The story, written by Chazz Palminteri, is adapted from his autobiographical one-man play. His real name is Calogero Lorenzo Palminteri. Several studios approached him to purchase the film rights, with at least one offering one million dollars, but Palminteri refused to sell to them unless he could write the screenplay, and play the role of Sonny. None of the studios agreed as they wanted to hire another actor. Then Robert De Niro offered to go into a 50/50 partnership, with all of Palminteri's conditions met, as long as De Niro could direct and play Lorenzo. Palminteri agreed, and their contract was sealed on a handshake.

Goofs
When Calogero is a boy in the movie it is 1960. The lower baseball on his jacket says METS. The Mets where not a team until 1962. At the time there had been no announcement of the team name Mets.

Quotes
Lorenzo: The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Good Son/The Program/A Bronx Tale/Bopha!/Dazed and Confused (1993)

Soundtracks
Streets of the Bronx
Written by Butch Barbella
Performed by Cool Change
Published by Bella-Terri Music

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Featured review

9/10

A masterfully told tale of morals & consequences.

I have seen this movie over & over like many of the people who have reviewed it. It's true that this is loosely based on the life of Chazz (C) Palmenteri who wrote the screenplay. Word is that when he was looking to make the play into a movie, he had only one condition, that he play the part of Sonny. He was rejected several times until he found Robert DeNiro & Tribeca productions. What luck for all of us too! Chazz was born to play the role of Sonny & how refreshing to see DeNiro as the humble and hardworking father figure instead of the gangster that he has so often played.

This movie has heart & a story that is actually appropriate for young adults. Despite the language & moderate violence (such as the bar scene) there isn't anything graphic (certainly not on the scale of Braveheart or Saving Private Ryan!) and no nudity, just a good story. One of the gems is that nothing is sadder than wasted talent. Thank God that Mr. Palmenteri didn't waste his and shared this wonderful story with all of us. Unforgettable movie, a definite 10 out of 10!