A Bronx Tale
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 that follows a young ItalianAmerican teenager in The Bronx, New York as his path in life is guided by two father figures, played by De Niro as his biological father and Chazz Palminteri as a local mafia boss. It also includes a brief appearance by Joe Pesci. It was written by Palminteri, based partially upon his childhood. The film grossed overmillion domestically in the box office.
Eight years later in 1968, Calogero now played by Lillo Brancato, Jr. has grown into a young man who has secretly been visiting Sonny regularly without his fathers knowledge. Calogero is also part of a gang of local Italian American boys, which concerns Sonny, who warns Calogero to keep away from them and focus more on his schoolwork. Later on, Calogero meets an African American girl named Jane Williams Taral Hicks, and is smitten with her. Despite the high level of racial tension and dislike between Italian Americans and African Americans, Calogero arranges a date with Jane. He asks for advice from both his father and Sonny, with the latter lending Calogero his car. Later, Calogeros friends beat up the black cyclists who ride through their neighbourhood, despite Calegeros attempts to defend them. One of the cyclists is revealed to be Janes brother, Willie. Willie, however, mistakes Calogero for one of the assailants. He then accuses C of beating him up when Calogero and Jane meet for their date. Calogero loses his temper over the accusation and Willies lack of gratitude, responding by accidentally addressing him with a racial slur. He instantly regrets it, but its too late. Heartbroken, Jane walks back to the car with Willie and leaves Calogero.At home, Calogero is confronted by his father who just saw him driving Sonnys car. An argument ensues and Calogero storms out. Shortly thereafter, Calogero is confronted by Sonny and his crew, who found a bomb in Sonnys car and suspected Calogero of planning to assassinate him. Calogero tearfully proclaims his love for and dedication to Sonny. Sonny recognizes Calogeros innocence and allows him to leave. Lorenzo emerges to defend his son, but is held back by Sonnys men. The African American boys egg the Italian American boys usual spot in retaliation for the previous beating. Calogeros friends make a plan to strike back using Molotov cocktails. They try to force Calogero to participate, but Sonny stops the car and orders Ca
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