A Bronx Tale
Seen it?1993 | 121 min | Drama, Crime
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (97% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Casino or The Godfather Part II, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 1 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
97% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$17 million worldwide on a $22 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 773K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert De Niro
- Robert De NiroLorenzo Anello
- Chazz PalminteriSonny LoSpecchio
- Lillo BrancatoCalogero 'C' Anello (Age 17)
- Francis CapraCalogero 'C' Anello (Age 9)
- Taral HicksJane Williams
- Kathrine NarducciRosina Anello
- Clem CasertaJimmy Whispers
- Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.Bobby Bars
- Frank PietrangolareDanny K.O.
- Joe PesciCarmine