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| Directed by | James Foley |
| Produced by | Arthur Cohn |
| Written by | Joseph Stefano |
| Narrated by | Alec Baldwin |
| Starring | Jerry Barone Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Al Pacino Patrick Borriello Andy Romano Donna Mitchell Mary Lou Rosato |
| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Cinematography | Juan Ruiz AnchÃa |
| Editing by | Howard E. Smith |
| Release date(s) | November 22, 1995 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Two Bits is an American drama film. It was directed by James Foley, and stars Al Pacino, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, and Jerry Barone. It was released on November 22, 1995.
The title refers to the American slang term two bits for a quarter dollar.
It is a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philadelphia, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandfather. His grandfather sits outside holding tight to his last quarter. He has promised the quarter to Gennaro so the boy can buy a ticket to a plush new movie theater. But grandpa is not ready to pass on the quarter or pass on to his final reward. He has some unfinished business with a woman from his past, and he enlists Gennaro to act as his emissary.
The film was nominated for two awards, Best family feature and Best young leading actor.
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