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Two Bits

  • 1995
  • PG-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
3.5K
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Two Bits (1995)
ComedyDrama

Gennaro lives with his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter. But grandpa's not ready to die, he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past and he e... Read allGennaro lives with his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter. But grandpa's not ready to die, he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.Gennaro lives with his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter. But grandpa's not ready to die, he has some unfinished business with a woman from his past and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.

  • Director
    • James Foley
  • Writer
    • Joseph Stefano
  • Stars
    • Al Pacino
    • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Jerry Barone
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Foley
    • Writer
      • Joseph Stefano
    • Stars
      • Al Pacino
      • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
      • Jerry Barone
    • 23User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Grandpa
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
    • Luisa Spirito
    Jerry Barone
    • Gennaro
    Patrick Borriello
    Patrick Borriello
    • Tullio
    Andy Romano
    Andy Romano
    • Dr. Bruna
    Donna Mitchell
    Donna Mitchell
    • Mrs. Bruna
    Mary Lou Rosato
    • Aunt Carmela
    Joe Grifasi
    Joe Grifasi
    • Uncle Joe
    Rosemary De Angelis
    • Mrs. Conte
    Ron McLarty
    Ron McLarty
    • Irish
    Charley Scalies
    Charley Scalies
    • Ballyhoo Driver
    Joanna Merlin
    Joanna Merlin
    • Guendolina
    Geoff Pierson
    Geoff Pierson
    • Dr. Wilson
    Karen Shallo
    • Woman in Red
    Nick Discenza
    • Father of Deceased
    Rik Colitti
    • Vottima
    Rose Arrick
    • Mother of Deceased
    Joy Pinizzotto
    • Bride
    • Director
      • James Foley
    • Writer
      • Joseph Stefano
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Al Pacino appeared in the film as a personal favor to director James Foley because he had a great time working with him on Glengarry Glen Ross (1992).
    • Quotes

      Gitano Sabatoni: Ohhh... you stopped wanting. Ahhh, not needing.

      Gennaro: What's the difference?

      Gitano Sabatoni: Hey, it's all the difference in the world. Your belly needs. Your heart wants. That's the difference.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Casino/Two Bits/Money Train/Nick of Time/Frankie Starlight (1995)

    User reviews23

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    9/10
    Two Bits of Information
    This film is really good. If you like Italian, if you have a touch of sentimentalism in you, if you like Pacino (who doesn't)& if you're nostalgic for films about yesteryear (1930's, The Great Depression), then this one'll be a treat for you.

    Twelve year old Gennaro wants to go to the "air-cooled" La Paloma Movie House. He needs 25 cents but money is hard to come by at this time. The kid is resourceful though. He's willing to work for his goal. Jobs are scarce & people are dying from lack of food & things they cannot afford like medicine. "Grampa Pacino" is on his death-bed out in the back yard but he 'can't die' until he gets forgiven for something he did decades ago. He gets his grandson to ask the person for forgiveness - THEN he can have the 25 cents.

    I really like the closeness of these two characters. I don't know where this young Jerry Barone (Gennaro) came from but he's a good actor & he's handsome. (He could probably play Hispanic, too.) So enjoy a bit of the old country with Two Bits. You'll be surprised. There's nothing' sappy about it. It's for everyone...
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    • mycatslyone
    • Sep 27, 2005

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 22, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Un día muy especial
    • Filming locations
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Production companies
      • Miramax
      • Arthur Cohn Productions
      • Capella Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $26,282
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,299
      • Nov 26, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $26,282
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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