A Bronx Tale is a 1993 American crime drama 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 Italian-American teenager 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 and an appearance by Clem Caserta, who plays as the costar Jimmy Whispers. It was written by Palminteri, based partially upon his childhood. The film grossed over $17 million domestically in the box office. In 1960, Lorenzo Anello's young son Calogero ... witnesses a murder committed by the local Mafia boss, Sonny , in defense of an assaulted friend. When Calogero chooses to keep quiet when questioned by NYPD detectives, Sonny takes a liking to him and gives him the nickname "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 introduces him to his crew.
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| Release date: | September 14, 1993 |
| Directed by: | Robert De Niro |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 121 Minutes |
| Producer: | Robert De Niro, Jon Kilik, Jane Rosenthal |
| Editor: | Robert Q. Lovett, David Ray |
| Music by: | Butch Barbella |
| Cinematography: | Reynaldo Villalobos |
| Screenplay by: | Chazz Palminteri |
| Adapted from: | A Bronx Tale |