# A Bronx Tale (1993)

> A Bronx teenager must choose between his principled father and the charismatic mob boss who has become his unlikely mentor.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1056

## Facts

- Runtime: 121 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime
- Director: Robert De Niro
- Cast: Robert De Niro, Chazz Palminteri, Lillo Brancato, Francis Capra, Taral Hicks, Kathrine Narducci, Clem Caserta, Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.
- TMDB rating: 7.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106489/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: nostalgic, witty, warm, reflective movie night, classic crime cinema night

## Synopsis

A young boy's admiration for a mob boss leads to a turbulent clash of values with his father.

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