A Bronx Tale (1993)
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A Bronx Tale is a 1993 American coming-of-age criminal drama film directed by Robert De Niro and produced by Jane Rosenthal. It is based on Chazz Palminteri's 1989 play of the same name. It follows the story of Calogero, an Italian-American youngster who is torn between the attractions of organized crime and the principles of his honest, hardworking father, as well as racial tensions in his neighborhood, after meeting a local Mafia gangster.
On September 14, 1993, A Bronx Tale premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and on September 29, 1993, it was distributed in the United States. The film was a modest commercial success, grossing over $17 million in the United States. It did, however, do far better with reviewers, who appreciated the stars' performances and helped Palminteri launch his acting career while also assisting De Niro in gaining acceptability as a director.
Detailed Information:
Directed by: Robert De Niro
Starring: Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri
Release dates: September 14, 1993 (TIFF)/September 29, 1993 (United States)
Running time: 120 minutes
