Pinguine in der Bronx (1987)

Pinguine in der Bronx: Directed by Tony Bill. With Jodie Foster, Tim Robbins, Todd Graff, John Turturro. A psychotic young man returns to his old neighborhood after release from prison. He seeks out the woman he previously tried to rape and the man who protected her, with twisted ideas of love for her and hate for him.

“Set in 1964 Bronx, the film starts off great with the Beatles u0026quot;In My Lifeu0026quot; and just keeps getting better.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eA psycho Heinz (John Turturro) is released from prison and goes after the woman Linda (Jodie Foster) who put him there. Harry (Tim Robbins) and James (Todd Graff) try to protect her. Then thereu0026#39;s the man that u0026quot;sellsu0026quot; his girlfriend and her friend to two guys. And thereu0026#39;s people being shot with arrows…u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis got some noteriety in itu0026#39;s 1988 release because its writer, John Patrick Shanley, had just won the Oscar for u0026quot;Moonstrucku0026quot;. But this film disappeared without a trace after that. Thatu0026#39;s a shame because itu0026#39;s a fantastic movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe script is sharp and believable with three-dimensional characters and ALL the performances are great. Direction by Tony Bill is perfect…he gets a real feel for the era and captures it on screen. Itu0026#39;s also interesting to see Tim Robbins before he hit it big. Engrossing from beginning to end…a must see!u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThereu0026#39;s so many great lines in this movie! But a particular standout is u0026quot;Someone murdered our teacher, so we have the day off. Want to go for a ride?u0026quot;”