Two Bits (1995)
Two Bits is a 1995 drama movie directed by James Foley, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Jerry Barone, Al Pacino and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio.
It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's not ready to pass on the quarter or pass on to his final reward: he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.
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What is Two Bits about?
It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's not ready to pass on the quarter or pass on to his final reward: he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.
When was Two Bits released?
Two Bits was released on 22 October 1995.
How long is Two Bits?
Two Bits runs 1h 25m.
Who made Two Bits?
Two Bits was directed by James Foley.
Cast
- Jerry Barone as Gennaro Spirito
- Al Pacino as Gitano Sabatoni
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Luisa Spirito
- Joe Grifasi as Uncle Joe
- Geoff Pierson as Dr. Wilson
- Patrick Borriello as Tullio
- Andy Romano as Dr. Bruna
- Donna Mitchell as Mrs. Bruna
- Mary Testa as Housewife
- Joey Perillo as Replacement Ballyhoo Driver
- Alec Baldwin as Narrator
- Ron McLarty as Irish