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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) A solid piece of storytelling... Oct 11, 2022 Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety 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. Nov 26, 2008 Full Review David Ansen Newsweek 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. Mar 31, 2008 Full Review Brian Costello Common Sense Media The decades have been kind to A Bronx Tale; years later, this is a movie that has only gotten better with age. Jan 17, 2024 Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies In stepping behind the camera for the first time, Robert De Niro hits it a home run with A Bronx Tale. Rated: 4/5 Dec 29, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A morality tale brought off with a great amount of style and conviction. Rated: 3/4 Oct 14, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Johnathan S. Do I need to say anything? Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/15/25 Full Review Darren P One of my favorite All time movies 🍿 not just a classic but legendary one of the greats Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Gi S Never seen this gem before, came across it for a dime at a dvd sale, anytime I see deniros name I will give it a view. Great storytelling here and the best bargain I ever got for only a dime. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/10/25 Full Review Rory C Not a typical gangster movie with De niro, but that makes it all the more memorable with great story telling and a poinent theme, one of my favourites and a perfect Sunday film. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/25 Full Review Don V A morality tale brought off with a great amount of style and conviction. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/01/25 Full Review Oaklee D I didnt enjoy it as much as I wanted to but it was a well made coming of age film. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/31/25 Full Review 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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