A Bronx Tale
“One man lives in the neighborhood, another man owns it. A devoted father battles the local crime boss for the life of his son.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Robert De Niro
Lorenzo Anello
Chazz Palminteri
Sonny LoSpecchio
Lillo Brancato
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 17)
Francis Capra
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 9)
Taral Hicks
Jane Williams
Kathrine Narducci
Rosina Anello
Clem Caserta
Jimmy Whispers
Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.
Bobby Bars
Frank Pietrangolare
Danny K.O.
Joe Pesci
Carmine
Robert D'Andrea
Tony Toupee
Eddie Montanaro
Eddie Mush
Fred Fischer
JoJo 'The Whale'
Dave Salerno
Frankie Coffeecake
Joseph D'Onofrio
Slick (Age 17)
Luigi D'Angelo
Aldo (Age 17)
Louis Vanaria
Crazy Mario (Age 17)
Dominick Rocchio
Ralphie (Age 17)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 2, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$22M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$17.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$4.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert De Niro
- Screenplay & Story
- Chazz Palminteri
- Original Score
- Butch Barbella
- Original Title
- A Bronx Tale
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Production Budget
- $22M
- Worldwide Gross
- $17.3M
- Production Studios
- Price Entertainment, Penta Entertainment, Tribeca Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert De Niro
Chazz Palminteri
Butch Barbella
Reynaldo Villalobos
David Ray, Robert Q. Lovett
Robert De Niro, Jon Kilik, Peter Gatien, Jane Rosenthal
Department Leadership Roster
Robert De Niro
Director
Chazz Palminteri
Screenplay
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Robert De Niro
Producer
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
David Ray
Editor
Jon Kilik
Producer
Robert Q. Lovett
Editor
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Jane Rosenthal
Producer
Butch Barbella
Original Music Composer
Doug Coleman
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Bronx Tale
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Bronx Tale about?
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.
Who directed A Bronx Tale?
A Bronx Tale was directed by Robert De Niro.
Who stars in A Bronx Tale?
The principal cast of A Bronx Tale includes Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato, Francis Capra, Taral Hicks.
When was A Bronx Tale released and how long is it?
A Bronx Tale was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Bronx Tale?
A Bronx Tale had a reported production budget of $22M and grossed $17.3M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for A Bronx Tale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Bronx Tale was composed by Butch Barbella.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Bronx Tale?
A Bronx Tale holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).