The Chilling Real Story Behind A Bronx Tale | Chazz Palminteri

🍷 Have you tried my wine yet? Visit https://yt-fw.franzesewine.com/ Full video:    • Chazz Palminteri "A Bronx Tale" Sit Down |...   Brought to you by: Michael Franzese Wines In this incredible sitdown, Michael Franzese is joined by Hollywood legend Chazz Palminteri to break down the true stories behind A Bronx Tale, Donnie Brasco, and The Godfather. Chazz reveals what it was like working with Robert De Niro, why De Niro insisted on casting "real guys" from the neighborhood, and the massive regret he has over turning down a lead role in Donnie Brasco. Michael and Chazz also dive deep into mafia culture, debunking the famous racist line from The Godfather that painted the entire mob with a broad brush. Finally, they tackle the legendary Machiavellian debate from A Bronx Tale: Is it better to be loved or feared? Michael explains exactly how the RICO laws of the 1980s changed the answer to that question forever. 0:00 - The Dignity of Sonny in A Bronx Tale vs. Crazy Mob Guys 1:09 - Robert De Niro’s Genius Casting Rule for A Bronx Tale 3:52 - Debunking The Godfather: Were Real Mobsters Actually Racist? 8:02 - How The Godfather Changed Real Mobsters' Behavior 9:23 - Jealousy, Wannabes, and Fake YouTube Mobsters 12:31 - Why Chazz Palminteri Turned Down a Major Role in Donnie Brasco 16:19 - The Real 10-Year-Old Chazz Witnessing the Murder in A Bronx Tale 21:06 - Is it Better to Be Loved or Feared? (The Ultimate Debate) 26:09 - The Devastation of the Mob Life & The Real "Tough Guys"