Deciphering the Origins of A Bronx Tale The narrative of “A Bronx Tale” unfolds from Chazz Palminteri’s original play, bearing the same name. Delving into Palminteri’s personal upbringing, the story encapsulates pivotal events like the childhood-shaping instance of witnessing a shooting, alongside reimagining his father’s profession and identity. During a 1990 performance of “A Bronx Tale,” Robert De Niro encountered Palminteri’s work and was immensely impressed.