Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.
Directed by Robert De Niro
italian american
gambling
funeral
italian
parent child relationship
gangster
loyalty
molotow cocktail
gang leader
nostalgia
game of dice
bus driver
mafia
best friend
witness to murder
hoodlum
xenophobia
bronx, new york city
father figure
1960s
confession booth
Rank
#6 in 1993·#328 overall
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Cast
Robert De Niro
Lorenzo Anello
Chazz Palminteri
Sonny LoSpecchio
Lillo Brancato
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 17)
Francis Capra
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 9)
Taral Hicks
Jane Williams
Kathrine Narducci
Rosina Anello
Clem Caserta
Jimmy Whispers
Alfred Sauchelli, Jr.
Bobby Bars
Frank Pietrangolare
Danny K.O.
Joe Pesci
Carmine
Joseph D'Onofrio
Slick (Age 17)
Louis Vanaria
Crazy Mario (Age 17)
Crew
Robert De Niro
Director
Chazz Palminteri
Screenplay
Robert Q. Lovett
Editor
Reynaldo Villalobos
Director of Photography
Robert De Niro
Producer
Jane Rosenthal
Producer
Jon Kilik
Producer
Chazz Palminteri
Theatre Play
Ellen Chenoweth
Casting
Wynn Thomas
Production Design
Rita Ryack
Costume Design
Marco Greco
Casting
Popular Reviews
2847 reviews
madison
8.0★ · 08/14/20
de niro in that white shirt ... i’m thinking
de niro in that white shirt ... i’m thinking
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Caity FreitasPRO
8.5★ · 04/23/26
This movie rocked! What a crazy day C had at the end
This movie rocked! What a crazy day C had at the end
5
Ben GivertzPRO
7.4★ · 04/23/26
A story of mentorship, this was well worth the watch. I loved watching both little C and big C. Maybe a bit dated at this point though
A story of mentorship, this was well worth the watch. I loved watching both little C and big C. Maybe a bit dated at this point though
5
Gdolla
10.0★ · 02/16/26
Easy 10/10 “The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” I don’t think you understand how much I loved this film. Acting is so stellar and man C lost everything in one night. So many great quotes in this that have you still think after the film. “Is it better to be feared or be loved.” Honestly I am still thinking about this quote but I would have to pick be feared. Fear is always real but love can be faked is how I see it. I thought Sonny would betray C at a point in the film but he kept it real the whole time and was honestly even a better role model at points than C’s father Lorenzo played by Robert De Niro who is so fantastic in this as an actor and he is also fantastic as a director here. C and Lorenzos fight in the kitchen was honestly one of the best scenes in this whole film. And man how did Jane take C back after he literally called her brother the hard r even though he was lying about C beating him up but still. And man C ain’t even apologize to her. The ending sequence was honestly perfect and so heartbreaking even though I was a little happy to see C’s friends go. When the man put the gun to Sonny’s head I was honestly heartbroken. And lastly talking about wasted talent is only having Joe Pesci in here for a 2 minute cameo was crazy. (Got that from another review but I had to put it in here) And to anyone who doesn’t like this movie “put ‘em in the bathroom.” Honestly after first watch this might be one of my favorite films ever made.
Easy 10/10 “The saddest thing in life is wasted talent.” I don’t think you understand how much I loved this film. Acting is so stellar and man C lost everything in one night. So many great quotes in this that have you still think after the film. “Is it better to be feared or be loved.” Honestly I am still thinking about this quote but I would have to pick be feared. Fear is always real but love can be faked is how I see it. I thought Sonny would betray C at a point in the film but he kept it real the whole time and was honestly even a better role model at points than C’s father Lorenzo played by Robert De Niro who is so fantastic in this as an actor and he is also fantastic as a director here. C and Lorenzos fight in the kitchen was honestly one of the best scenes in this whole film. And man how did Jane take C back after he literally called her brother the hard r even though he was lying about C beating him up but still. And man C ain’t even apologize to her. The ending sequence was honestly perfect and so heartbreaking even though I was a little happy to see C’s friends go. When the man put the gun to Sonny’s head I was honestly heartbroken. And lastly talking about wasted talent is only having Joe Pesci in here for a 2 minute cameo was crazy. (Got that from another review but I had to put it in here) And to anyone who doesn’t like this movie “put ‘em in the bathroom.” Honestly after first watch this might be one of my favorite films ever made.
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Kateja
8.0★ · 01/18/26
Is this what the Godfather is supposed to be? Most acoustically satisfying movie ever Face card is lethal I love when they say the movie name in the movie everyone
Is this what the Godfather is supposed to be? Most acoustically satisfying movie ever Face card is lethal I love when they say the movie name in the movie everyone