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>
This is the second film where Joe Pesci was considered for a role that eventually went to Bruno Kirby. The first was
The Godfather: Part II, the role in question being that of the young Clemenza.
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Goofs
Audio/visual unsynchronized:
When Santo Trafficante is on the boat talking to Sonny Black, and says: "You gotta show a little respect, ay?" His mouth does not match the words he is saying.
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Quotes
Lefty:
Shes a good woman, Annette. One broad, that's enough for anyone. See more »