A Bronx Tale is a 1993 American 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. It was written by Palminteri, based partially upon his childhood. The film went on to gross over $17 million domestically in the box office.


Directed by Robert De Niro 
Produced by Peter Gatien
Jon Kilik
Jane Rosenthal 
Written by Chazz Palminteri 
Starring Robert De Niro
Chazz Palminteri
Lillo Brancato Jr.
Taral Hicks
Francis Capra 
Cinematography Reynaldo Villalobos 
Editing by David Ray 
Distributed by Savoy Pictures 
Release date(s) September 14, 1993 (Toronto Film Festival)
September 29 (U.S.)
April 20, 1994 (France)
 
Running time 120 minutes 
Country United States 
Language English