A Bronx Tale Timeline ( Real )

cultural_release
1990

Publication of A Bronx Tale

Chazz Palminteri's one-man play 'A Bronx Tale' premiered, which later became the basis for the movie.

production
1993

Filming of A Bronx Tale

Filming for the movie A Bronx Tale took place.

cultural_release
September 21, 1993

Release of A Bronx Tale

The movie A Bronx Tale, directed by Robert De Niro and based on Chazz Palminteri's play, was released.

A Bronx Tale Timeline ( Fictional )

crime_event
Late 1960s, Bronx, New York

Calaresco Murder Witnessed

Young Calogero, nicknamed C, witnesses mob boss Sonny commit a murder.

family_conflict
Shortly after the murder event

Calogero Defends His Father

Calogero refuses to identify Sonny to the police, protecting him despite his father's wishes.

character_development
Several months following the murder

Calogero Starts Friendship with Sonny

C begins spending time with Sonny, learning about the mob lifestyle and the pros and cons of it.

family_advice
Around same time Calogero befriends Sonny

Calogero's Father Warns Him

Lorenzo, Calogero's father, advises C to stay away from the mob and focus on an honest life.

romantic_conflict
Shortly after forming friendship with Sonny

Racial Tensions and Relationship with Jane

Calogero starts dating Jane, an African-American girl, stirring tensions in the racially divided neighborhood.

mentor_event
Midway through timeline

Sonny Teaches Calogero a Lesson

Sonny disciplines Calogero to teach him about respect and loyalty.

personal_growth
Late in the timeline

Calogero Takes Stand in Racial Conflict

Calogero defends Jane when she faces harassment due to their interracial relationship.