"[6], In 2008, the American Film Institute nominated this film for its Top 10 Gangster Films list. He also basically owns them. Title: Just like in "Goodfellas", a classic soundtrack and excellent period detail is evident here and this film stands out as yet another classic in the modern day organized crime film genre. Lorenzo thanks him for saving his son's life and admits that he had never hated him, but that he had resented him for making Calogero grow up so quickly. At Sonny's funeral, countless people come to pay their respects. Lorenzo returns the money to Sonny, and warns him to keep away from Calogero. 11:22. Robert De Niro's directorial debut is the story of Calogero (Francis Capra), a nine-year-old boy caught between two opposing father figures. An argument ensues and Calogero storms out. However, it may prove a losing battle. 9-year-old Calogero grows up admiring and fascinated by the local mob boss, Sonny. A Bronx Tale is masterfully depicts the varying and troublesome events that the Bronx offers, contrasting the lifestyles of violent gangsters to the loving and hardworking ones of its honest fathers. 0:06. [5], Critic Roger Ebert gave the film four stars, calling it "very funny [and] very touching. A tale of greed, deception, money, power, and murder occur between two best friends: a mafia enforcer and a casino executive compete against each other over a gambling empire, and over a fast-living and fast-loving socialite. The streets are dirty but the people are the story. Written by A Bronx Tale 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. Directed by Robert DeNiro & Jerry Zaks, Choreographed by Sergio Trujillo. A Bronx Tale is a 1993 American crime drama film directed by Robert De Niro in his directorial debut and produced by Jane Rosenthal, adapted from Chazz Palminteri's 1989 play of the same name. Add the first question. Carmine tells Calogero that he is filling in for Sonny in the neighborhood for the time being, and promises Calogero help should he ever need. A touching, heartbreaking coming of age story... with gangsters. A Bronx Tale (1993) IMDB: 7,8Robert De NiroChazz PalminteriLillo Brancato They force Calogero to participate, but while on their way, Sonny stops their car and orders Calogero out. DeNiro is top billed but you actually don't see very much of him. [3] Prior to partnering with De Niro, Palminteri rejected several offers for the film's rights, including some as high as $1 million, if he was not granted the roles of primary screenwriter and Sonny, the gangster Calogero meets. The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it. Calogero catches up with Jane, who tells him that her brother had later admitted that the boy who beat him up was not Calogero. The film's major focus is that of a little boy named Calogero and his idol, a mobster named Sonny (Chazz Palminteri). Sonny's heavy amount of power and wealth make him an intimidating force throughout the neighborhood but his mob gang make their fear of him look like complete respect. The main character is Calogero Anello, the nine year old son of Lorenzo Anello, (played by Robert De Niro) a poor Italian immigrant who drives a bus in New York's mass transit system for a living. Use the HTML below. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? However, it fared much better with critics, who praised the performances of the leads, and launched Palminteri's acting career, while also helping De Niro gain acceptance as a director. 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