Is the Sonny gang based on a New York family like the Bonnanos. If so, is Sonny the same person like the Sonny in Donnie Brasco???

As far as I know, Bronx tale is totally fictional. I don't see any hints in the film as to who the charicters might be based on. The Sonny in BT is definately not Sonny Napolitano of Donnie Brasco. Bronx is 1950's-60's, Brasco is 70's-80's. I believe the Luchese family was prominant in the Bronx, perhaps the charicter was based on a member of that family.

Yes a fictional film based on Chazz Palminteri's screen play. But I think he based some parts on his own childhood and growing up experiences. Sorry thats as far as I know.

huh, i just bought a bronx tail today,ill let ya know what i think, i also bought carlitos way(ive seen this one) casino(seen) the cotton club(havent seen) and the GF trilogy seen most of it over time, but now for the long hual.and 150 bucks later.guess what ill be doing for the next week......

well i watched a bronx tail tonight , and was shocked the cover didnt give it justice , i really liked it, and if ya havent seen it i recomend seeing it,i give it 3 1/2 stars, good job Deniro...

The Sonny in A Bronx tale had anything to do witht the two Sonny's(Sonny Black, and Sonny Red) in Donnie Brasco.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by scarface_denver:
well i watched a bronx tail tonight , and was shocked the cover didnt give it justice , i really liked it, and if ya havent seen it i recomend seeing it,i give it 3 1/2 stars, good job Deniro...[/QUOTE

I watched this last night for the first time. I really enjoyed it I hadnt known it was DeNiros directorial debut! Thing that surprised me most tho was Joe Pesci popping up at the end
I think these actors are all in the tough guy/mafia acting club.
By that I dont mean there typecast, well DeNiro isnt anyway.
I recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it!

FH