Bronx Cheers (1991)
Overview
Bronx Cheers is a 1991 short film directed by Raymond De Felitta. It follows Danny who returns to the Bronx after serving in World War II. He dreams of becoming a songwriter and instead gets sidetracked by an aging boxer tired of taking dives. After an ingenious ploy, both friends get exactly what they dreamed for. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
Cast
Macka Foley
Walter
Sean Stanek
Danny DePalma (as Sean Faro)
Allen Bloomfield
Milton Gold
Redmond Gleeson
Mick
Len Lesser
Hary
Tony Simotes
Freddie Jordano
Barney Martin
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