Two Bits (1994)
- Starring:
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Jerry Barone, (more)
- Director(s):
- James Foley
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Two Bits
This nostalgic drama is based upon the childhood memories of screenwriter Joseph Stefano. Set in South Philadelphia in 1933 it centers on both a wise grandfather, and his single-minded grandson. The film opens in a garden on a beautiful day. In the garden is the Italian grandpa telling anyone who will listen that this is his final day of life. No one really believes that, especially not 12-year-old Gennaro who is more interested in finding a quarter so he can go to the grand opening of the brand new La Paloma theater. The grandfather promises the boy that he will receive the money after he dies. The child doesn't believe this and so begins his own search for two bits. Along the way he has many adventures. Towards the end, the grandfather asks the boy to deliver a message to a woman he wronged many years before. He wants her forgiveness before he dies. In the end, Gennaro learns a valuable lesson about life. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 84 mins
Complete Cast of Two Bits
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio - Luisa
- Al Pacino - Gitano Sabatoni
- Joanna Merlin - Guendolina
- Alec Baldwin - Narrator
- Ron McLarty - Irish
- Mary Lou Rosato - Aunt Carmella
- Gerlando Barone
- Joey Perillo - Replacement Ballyhoo Driver
- Jerry Barone - Gennaro
- Joe Grifasi - Uncle Joe
- Andy Romano - Dr. Bruna
- Rosemary de Angelis - Mrs. Conte
- Donna Mitchell - Mrs. Bruna
- Glenn Daniels
- Patrick Borriello - Tullio
- Director(s):
- James Foley
- Writer(s):
- Joseph Stefano
- Producer(s):
- Ortwin Freyermuth, Larry J. Franco, Arthur Cohn
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG13
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