A Bronx Tale It’s 1960 in New York City in the middle of the bronx. Living at East 187th Street is the family of Calogero (played at age 9 by Francis Capra and at age 17 by Lillo Brancato). Calogero’s father Lorenzo believes that a man should make an honest living to support his family and refuses to be involved in anything that is illegal, such as working for Sonny, the local “boss”. Lorenzo is played …showed first 75 words of 375 total…

…showed last 75 words of 375 total…De Niro’s direction is excellent; he fills the film with details and makes clear points within every frame. Growing up in such a difficult society, Calogero finds himself seeking approval of his father, but finds it impossible to avoid his personal needs. As such an impressionable young man, his childhood is torn between many influences in a brutal society. Life’s difficult choices, when tackled by conscience, lead to survival in a brutal world.