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Donnie Brasco (1997)
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Release Date:
28 February 1997 (USA) moreTagline:
Donnie Brasco. Based On A True Story. morePlot:
An FBI undercover agent infilitrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life to the expense of his regular one. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(38 articles)
Reviewing The Oldies: Donnie Brasco (From FilmShaft.com. 7 July 2009, 4:56 AM, PDT)
Johnny Depp on Public Enemies
(From CanMag. 2 July 2009, 12:22 PM, PDT)
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A deeply moving and beautiful movie. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) more
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Rated R for some strong graphic violence, pervasive strong language and brief nudity and sexuality.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
127 min | 147 min (extended cut)Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
USA:R (certificate #34334) | Norway:15 (DVD rating) | Iceland:16 | Singapore:M18 | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Belgium:KT | Canada:18A (video rating) | Chile:18 | Finland:K-15 | France:U | Germany:16 (bw) | Mexico:B | Netherlands:16 | Norway:18 | Portugal:M/16 | Spain:18 | Sweden:15 | UK:18Fun Stuff
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When Donnie and Nicky are looking at the headline in the Newspaper about the boss getting killed, they are looking at the picture of mob boss Carmine Galente who was killed in back of a Brooklyn, N.Y. restaurant in 1979. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Maggie's cap changes when she enters the house after shoveling snow. moreQuotes:
Lefty: When they send for you, you go in alive, you come out dead, and it's your best friend that does it. moreSoundtrack:
Breath Of The Jungle moreFAQ
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I read movie magazines regulary and I came across a review for "Donnie Brasco". I read it and thought "I would like to see that". It isn't really a well known film and I didn't remember it coming out in the cinema. So there I saw it, in my local video rental store, near the bottom shelf and just one copy. I rented it and I watched it. And I have to say it is one of the finest movies I had ever seen. It has drama, comedy, sadness and violence and continues to entertain the viewer until the opening of the end credits.
The beauty of the film is that although Pacino plays a member of the mob you end up with sympathy with him due to his loyalty to Donnie (Depp). Pacino plays Lefty well. The movie is very funny in parts and sad in others. Lefty is a very funny character and is hard not to like. Michael Madsen is my favourite actor and although you don't see enough of Sonny Black in contrast to his importance in the book, what you do see of him is enjoyable. Although the film ends differently to that in the book it shows the workings of the mafia well. A splendid over-looked movie with a great cast and an atmosphere that drags you in. Yet you have to read the brilliant book to get the full story.