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Donnie Brasco (1997)

R  127 min  -  Biography | Crime | Drama   -  28 February 1997 (USA)
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An FBI undercover agent infilitrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life to the expense of his regular one.

Director:

Mike Newell
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Al Pacino ...
Johnny Depp ...
Michael Madsen ...
Bruno Kirby ...
James Russo ...
Anne Heche ...
Zeljko Ivanek ...
Gerry Becker Gerry Becker ...
Agent Dean Blandford FBI
Robert Miano ...
Brian Tarantina ...
Rocco Sisto ...
Zach Grenier ...
Walt MacPherson Walt MacPherson ...
Ronnie Farer Ronnie Farer ...
Terry Serpico ...
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Storyline

This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York. Befriending Lefty Ruggiero, Pistone (under the name Donnie Brasco) is able to embed himself in a mafia faction lead by Sonny Black. Ruggiero and Pistone become tight as the group goes about collecting money for 'the bosses'. Eventually, the group become big time when Black himself becomes a boss, all the while Pistone collects evidence. However, the trials and tribulations of the undercover work become more than Pistone can bear. His marriage falls apart and to top it off, the mafia suspect a mole in the organization. The real dilemma is afforded to Pistone, who knows if he walks away from the mafia, Ruggiero will be the one punished. Written by P. Wong <pwong@nt.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Mafia | FBI | Undercover | FBI Agent | 1970s  | See more »

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Donnie Brasco. Based On A True Story. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong graphic violence, pervasive strong language and brief nudity and sexuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian | Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Дони Браско See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$11,660,216 (USA) (2 March 1997) (1503 Screens)

Gross:

$124,909,762 (Worldwide)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

SDDS  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Johnny Depp met with the actual Joseph D. Pistone a number of times to gain knowledge and expertise for the role. He also took gun firing lessons from the FBI. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Brasco is first seen driving his DeVille Cadillac it is a 2 door coupe. In later scenes it is a 4 door Sedan and, again later, it is back to the 2 door Coupe. See more »

Quotes

Sonny Black: You know what we do when we find that rat, right, Lefty?
Lefty: 'Could be I found him already.
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Connections

Referenced in Bottoms Up (2006) See more »

Soundtracks

"Return to Me"
(1957)
Written by Danny DiMinno and Carmen Lombardo
Performed by Dean Martin
Courtesy of Capitol Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets See more »