Back in the Day (2016)

A young boxer is taken under the wing of a mob boss after his Mother dies and his Father is run out of town for being an abusive alcoholic.

Director:

Paul Borghese

Writer:

William DeMeo

Stars:

Alec Baldwin, Annabella Sciorra, Shannen Doherty

Cast

Credited cast:
Alec Baldwin	...	Gino Fratelli
Annabella Sciorra	...	Mary
Shannen Doherty	...	Maria
Michael Madsen	...	Enzo
Danny Glover	...	Eddie 'Rocks' Travor
Lillo Brancato	...	Nicky
Mike Tyson	...	Mike
Joseph D'Onofrio	...	Matty (as Joe D'Onofrio)
Louis Lombardi	...	Jerry Velvontie
William DeMeo	...	Anthony
Manny Perez	...	Jose
Brooke Allison	...	Bikini Dancer
Paul Borghese	...	Sal Sapienza
Jimmy Palumbo	...	Carmine Tacona
Maria May	...	Young Maria

Storyline

Set in both the late 80's and current day, "Back in the Day" is a gritty tale about Anthony Rodriguez (William DeMeo), a half Italian - half Puerto Rican young teenager growing up on the streets of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn; a then very dangerous and racist neighborhood filled with bullies, big shots and social clubs where all of the neighborhood shots were called. Anthony had to endure an abusive, unemployed, alcoholic father but was blessed with a nurturing, hard-working mother who he loses at a very early age and is devastated by it. In spite of his bitterness, he struggles to uphold the morals his Mother taught him and retain his dignity in spite of being up against all odds. He is taken under the wing of a local mob boss, Enzo DeVino (Michael Madsen), who supports Anthony's wishes to escape his demons through the sport of boxing. Enzo connects Anthony with a trainer (Danny Glover), who means business, and turns Anthony into a contender although his troubled life and friends, who seem...

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Taglines:

When things that don't seem to matter anymore, mattered

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Genres:

Drama | Sport

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Certificate:

Unrated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Website

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 May 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Knockout

Filming Locations:

Tappan, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Tappan Films,The Movie Group

Technical Specs

Runtime:

121 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Lillo Brancato and Joseph D'Onofrio previously appeared in A Bronx Tale (1993).

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Soundtracks

Come With Me
Written and Produced by Robert Dale (aka Robert D'Aleo)
Proformed by Diva Dee

User Reviews

A gangster story in disguise

This film tells the story of a man from Brooklyn, who grew up in a tough neighbourhood controlled by Mafia. With the support from the highest levels of gangsters, he becomes a successful boxer after going through a rough and tough journey.

I thought "Back in the Day" was a film about boxing, but it actually was a film about gangsters and their fights. I like the story because it tells how Anthony's​ childhood shapes the adult he becomes. He has a lot of good virtues, such as loyalty and determination. His friendship with Matty and his love for Maria are well portrayed, while the metaphorical and physical fights with his nemesis Dominic are realistic. I enjoyed the film.