Two Bits
“You're never too old to believe in a dream. Or too young to make one come true!”
Synopsis
It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's not ready to pass on the quarter or pass on to his final reward: he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.
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Two Bits - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-21
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jerry Barone
Gennaro Spirito
Al Pacino
Gitano Sabatoni
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Luisa Spirito
Joe Grifasi
Uncle Joe
Geoff Pierson
Dr. Wilson
Patrick Borriello
Tullio
Andy Romano
Dr. Bruna
Donna Mitchell
Mrs. Bruna
Mary Testa
Housewife
Joey Perillo
Replacement Ballyhoo Driver
Alec Baldwin
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Ron McLarty
Irish
Charley Scalies
Ballyhoo Driver
Joanna Merlin
Guendolina
Mario D'Elia
Petey's Dad
Sheila Murphy
Mary Linguini
Anthony DeSando
Victor
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Foley
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Stefano
- Original Score
- Carter Burwell
- Original Title
- Two Bits
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Foley
Joseph Stefano
Carter Burwell
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Howard E. Smith
David Korda, Willi Bär, Arthur Cohn, Joseph Stefano
Department Leadership Roster
James Foley
Director
Joseph Stefano
Writer
Claudia Brown
Costume Design
Arthur Cohn
Producer
Carter Burwell
Original Music Composer
Howard E. Smith
Editor
Jane Musky
Production Design
Juan Ruiz Anchía
Director of Photography
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Tous publics — Universal audience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Two Bits
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What is Two Bits about?
It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's not ready to pass on the quarter or pass on to his final reward: he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.
Who directed Two Bits?
Two Bits was directed by James Foley.
Who stars in Two Bits?
The principal cast of Two Bits includes Jerry Barone, Al Pacino, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Joe Grifasi, Geoff Pierson.
When was Two Bits released and how long is it?
Two Bits was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Two Bits?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Two Bits was composed by Carter Burwell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Two Bits?
Two Bits holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).