Two Bits is a 1995 American drama film directed by James Foley and starring Al Pacino, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Jerry Barone. It is written by Joseph Stefano, who considered the film a personal project, with a semi-biographical story. The title refers to the American slang term for a quarter dollar: "two bits".

Plot

It is a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philadelphia, where 12-year-old Gennaro lives with his widowed mother and ailing grandfather. His grandfather sits outside holding on tight to his last quarter. He has promised the quarter to Gennaro so that the boy can buy a ticket to a plush new movie theater. However, grandpa is not ready to pass on the quarter, nor is he ready to die. He has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.

Cast

Production

Reception

On Rotten Tomatoes, Two Bits has 40% approval, based on 10 reviews.[1]

Awards

The film was nominated for two Young Artist Awards: Best Family Feature and Best Young Leading Actor (Jerry Barone).[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Two Bits". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 2024-11-20.


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