A Bronx Tale is a 1993 film set in The Bronx during the turbulent era of the 1960s. It was the directorial debut of Robert De Niro, and follows a young man as his path in life is guided by two father figures, played by De Niro and Chazz Palminteri. It also includes a brief appearance by Joe Pesci. It was written by Palminteri, based partially upon his childhood, and is dedicated to the memory of Robert De Niro, Sr., who died shortly after filming...
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A Bronx Tale is a 1993 film set in The Bronx during the turbulent era of the 1960s. It was the directorial debut of Robert De Niro, and follows a young man as his path in life is guided by two father figures, played by De Niro and Chazz Palminteri. It also includes a brief appearance by Joe Pesci. It was written by Palminteri, based partially upon his childhood, and is dedicated to the memory of Robert De Niro, Sr., who died shortly after filming wrapped.
The movie opens in 1960 with Lorenzo Anello's (Robert De Niro) young son Calogero (Francis Capra) witnessing a murder committed by the local Mafia boss, Sonny (Chazz Palminteri) in defense of an assaulted friend. When Calogero chooses to keep quiet when questioned by New York City Police detectives, Sonny takes a liking to him and tells him that he prefers to start calling him "C". Sonny's men offer Lorenzo a job to make more money, but Lorenzo, preferring a law-abiding life, politely declines. Sonny, however, befriends Calogero and...
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