Two Bits_
"You're never too old to believe in a dream. Or too young to make one come true!"
It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's 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.
Starring
Jerry Barone, Al Pacino, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Two Bits was released 31 years ago in 1995.
Overview
It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to...
Two Bits is a Drama, Family film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (17)
JB
Jerry Barone
Gennaro Spirito
Al Pacino
Gitano Sabatoni
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Luisa Spirito
Joe Grifasi
Uncle Joe
Geoff Pierson
Dr. Wilson
PB
Patrick Borriello
Tullio
Andy Romano
Dr. Bruna
Donna Mitchell
Mrs. Bruna
Mary Testa
Housewife
Joey Perillo
Replacement Ballyhoo Driver
Alec Baldwin
Narrator
Ron McLarty
Irish
Charley Scalies
Ballyhoo Driver
Joanna Merlin
Guendolina
Mario D'Elia
Petey's Dad
SM
Sheila Murphy
Mary Linguini
Anthony DeSando
Victor
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What is Two Bits about?
It's a hot summer day in 1933 in South Philly, where 12-year old Gennaro lives with his widowed mom and his ailing grandpa, who sits outside holding tight to his last quarter, which he's promised to Gennaro and which Gennaro would like to have to buy a ticket to the plush new movie theater. But grandpa's 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.
How long is Two Bits?
Two Bits has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in Two Bits?
The cast of Two Bits includes Jerry Barone, Al Pacino, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Joe Grifasi, Geoff Pierson.
What is the rating of Two Bits?
Two Bits has a rating of 5.7 out of 10 based on 63 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Family
