Question 1

Why did Chazz Palminteri refuse to sell the film rights to his autobiographical play?

Accepted Answer

Palminteri refused to sell unless he could write the screenplay and play Sonny, which studios wouldn't allow until Robert De Niro offered a partnership meeting all his conditions.

Question 2

How did Robert De Niro cast the real Eddie Mush to play himself in the film?

Accepted Answer

De Niro asked Chazz Palminteri to find the real Eddie Mush, and they cast Eddie Montanaro from the same neighborhood, though they worried he'd jinx the film—it rained on his first day.

Question 3

What central conflict drives the story of 'A Bronx Tale'?

Accepted Answer

Set in the 1960s Bronx, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a charismatic crime boss, while also dealing with a forbidden attraction to a black girl.

Question 4

Which major film festivals has 'A Bronx Tale' been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Venice Film Festival in 1993, Cannes Film Festival in 2011, and Tribeca Film Festival in 2023.

Question 5

How was Lillo Brancato discovered for the role of Calogero?

Accepted Answer

A casting scout noticed Brancato on Jones Beach; he performed a Robert De Niro impersonation, which helped him become one of two final actors for the role.

Question 6

What real-life story inspired 'A Bronx Tale' and who insisted on starring in it?

Accepted Answer

The story is adapted from Chazz Palminteri's autobiographical one-man play. He refused to sell the film rights unless he could write the screenplay and play Sonny, which Robert De Niro agreed to in a 50/50 partnership.

Question 7

How did Robert De Niro cast the real Eddie Mush to play himself?

Accepted Answer

De Niro asked Chazz Palminteri to find the real Eddie Mush after struggling to cast the role. They found Eddie Montanaro in the same neighborhood, still losing bets, and cast him.

Question 8

Which major film festivals has 'A Bronx Tale' been featured at?

Accepted Answer

The film has been featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011, Tribeca Film Festival in 2023, and Venice Film Festival in 1993.

Question 9

How was Lillo Brancato discovered for the role of teenage Calogero?

Accepted Answer

Casting scouts noticed Lillo Brancato on Jones Beach. He performed a Robert De Niro impersonation for a scout, which helped him become one of two final actors for the role.

Question 10

What central conflict drives the story of 'A Bronx Tale'?

Accepted Answer

Set in the 1960s Bronx, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a charismatic crime boss, while also navigating a forbidden attraction to a black girl.

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