A Bronx Tale

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A Bronx Tale

R

1993

2h 1m

Crime

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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...

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

10/14/2023

3/4

A morality tale brought off with a great amount of style and conviction.

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Frans B

@FransB Dec 16

Brilliant with a lot of heart and soul. Fresh perspective on the coming of age genre. True grit and filled with guts, emotion, hardship, suspense, perseverance, tough it out, manners, loyalty, integrity, values, honor and real life drama. Very well written and directed to a T by De Niro. Amazing cinematography and period correctness. Fabulous cast all very convincing in character. Compelling and intriguing

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Zach J.

@Jenkins158 Dec 14

8.5/10

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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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jack F

@MovieFan111 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!

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Jd T.

@jdtheile Nov 8

Great movie with solid plot

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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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