Two bits / Connexion Film presents ; a Miramax release ; an Arthur Cohn Production ; a film by James Foley ; written by Joseph Stefano ; produced by Arthur Cohn ; directed by James Foley.

It is August 26. It is 1933. During the heat of summer in an Italian neighborhood in South Philly, it is the day that La Paloma--the newest movie theater in the neighborhood--opens. Until 6 pm, there is a special rate: get in for only 25 cents. Movie-mad Gennaro sets out to get two bits, spending al...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Corporate Authors: Connexion Film Productions
Miramax Films
Miramax Home Entertainment (Firm)
Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm)
Other Authors: Cohn, Arthur, 1928-
Foley, James, 1953-
Stefano, Joseph
Barone, Jerry
Mastrantonio, Mary Elizabeth
Pacino, Al, 1940-
Language:English
French
Language of the Original:
English
Language and/or Writing System:
In English or French ; closed-captioned.
Published: Burbank, CA : Miramax Home Entertainment : Distributed by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, [1995], ©1995.
Edition:Widescreen edition.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Subjects:
South Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.) > Drama.
Depressions > Drama.
Grandparent and child > Drama.
Grandfathers > Drama.
Motion picture theaters > Drama.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Drama.
Depressions.
Grandfathers.
Grandparent and child.
Motion picture theaters.
Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > South Philadelphia.
Genre:
Drama.
Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (84 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Variant Title:
2 bits. [Parallel title]
Format: Video DVD
Description
Summary:
It is August 26. It is 1933. During the heat of summer in an Italian neighborhood in South Philly, it is the day that La Paloma--the newest movie theater in the neighborhood--opens. Until 6 pm, there is a special rate: get in for only 25 cents. Movie-mad Gennaro sets out to get two bits, spending all day roaming the streets, looking for odd jobs that will pay enough for him to afford a matinee. Gennaro's quest takes place in an America where the only thing scarcer than money is employment. When he finds his pockets are still empty after a day of unforgettable adventures, his mischievous Grandpa offers him an intriguing bargain.
Note:Special features: Sneak peeks [Trailers for other Miramax features].
Videorecording.
Call Number:AJ3 D0019070 VideoDVD
Audience:
MPAA rating: Rated PG-13.
ISBN:0788837761
9780788837760
Credits:Music composed by Carter Burwell ; edited by Howard Smith ; director of photography, Juan Ruiz-Anchia.
System Details:DVD, Region 1, Dolby Digital Surround, widescreen presentation aspect ratio 2.35:1.
Cast:
Jerry Barone (Gennaro), Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Luisa), Al Pacino (Grandpa), Joe Grifasi (Uncle Joe), Joanna Merlin (Guendolina), Andy Romano (Dr. Bruna), Ron McLarty (Irish), Patrick Borriello (Tullio), Donna Mitchell (Mrs. Bruna), Mary Lou Rosato (Aunt Carmella), Jayne Haynes (Mrs. Rizzo), Rosemary DeAngelis (Mrs. Conie), Rik Colitti (Vottima).