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A Bronx Tale

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As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero (Lillo Brancato) gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster Sonny (Chazz Palminteri). Sonny initiates the boy into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father (Robert De Niro). But when Calogero falls for his African-American classmate, Jane (Taral Hicks), the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.
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A Bronx Tale sets itself apart from other coming-of-age dramas thanks to a solid script, a terrific cast, and director Robert De Niro's sensitive work behind the camera.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 10/11/2022
A solid piece of storytelling... Go to Full Review
Todd McCarthy Variety 11/26/2008
A “GoodFellas” with heart, “A Bronx Tale” represents a wonderfully vivid snapshot of a colorful place and time, as well as a very satisfying directorial debut by Robert De Niro. Go to Full Review
David Ansen Newsweek 03/31/2008
A Bronx Tale is a deliciously well-observed memory piece about growing up in the '60s that marks the vital debut of director Robert De Niro. Go to Full Review
Brian Costello Common Sense Media 01/17/2024
The decades have been kind to A Bronx Tale; years later, this is a movie that has only gotten better with age. Go to Full Review
Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies 12/29/2023
4/5
In stepping behind the camera for the first time, Robert De Niro hits it a home run with A Bronx Tale. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy 10/14/2023
3/4
A morality tale brought off with a great amount of style and conviction. Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 26 Success in 02 hours, 01 minute, and 05 seconds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $16,700,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Jack F Nov 20 I thought it was just great! It stands out from other gangster movies because it tones down the content such as violence and swearing. Not such a bad thing though! Dang this got a high score! See more Jd T. @jdtheile Nov 8 Great movie with solid plot See more Sara S Oct 3 A “GoodFellas” with heart, “A Bronx Tale” represents a wonderfully vivid snapshot of a colorful place and time, as well as a very satisfying directorial debut by Robert De Niro. See more Mr. S Sep 20 This is the truth of life—how choices define who you become. See more Maddox G. @maddoxblade Aug 21 Great and unique take on the famous story Romeo and Juliet See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis As he grows into a teenager on the streets of the Bronx in the socially turbulent 1960s, Calogero (Lillo Brancato) gets taken under the wing of neighborhood mobster Sonny (Chazz Palminteri). Sonny initiates the boy into the ways of gangland life, in direct conflict with his straight-arrow bus driver father (Robert De Niro). But when Calogero falls for his African-American classmate, Jane (Taral Hicks), the repercussions threaten the entire neighborhood.
Director
Robert De Niro
Producer
Jane Rosenthal, Jon Kilik, Robert De Niro
Screenwriter
Chazz Palminteri
Production Co
Penta Film, Price Entertainment, Silvio Berlusconi Communications, Tribeca Productions
Rating
R
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$16.7M
Runtime
2h 1m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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