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1993 · 121 min · R

A Bronx Tale

Directed by Robert De Niro · Drama, Crime

A Bronx Tale (1993) is a Drama film, directed by Robert De Niro set in New York City during the 1960s. It runs 121 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime, with a nostalgic and tense tone. Themes of coming of age, family & loyalty, and prejudice & racism run throughout.

Composer
Butch Barbella
Cinematography
Reynaldo Villalobos
Cast
Robert De NiroChazz PalminteriLillo BrancatoFrancis CapraTaral HicksKathrine NarducciClem CasertaAlfred Sauchelli, Jr.

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized Crime
Themes
Coming Of AgeFamily & LoyaltyPrejudice & Racism
Tone
NostalgicTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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