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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

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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 | Money  | 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

Lefty's real name is Benjamin which, in Hebrew, means "son of the right hand". See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Many '90s models cars and trinkets visible. See more »

Quotes

FBI Technician: What's forget about it?
Donnie Brasco: Forget about it is like if you agree with someone, you know, like Raquel Welch is one great piece of ass, forget about it. But then, if you disagree, like A Lincoln is better than a Cadillac? Forget about it! you know? But then, it's also like if something's the greatest thing in the world...
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Connections

Referenced in "Big Apple: No Good Deed (#1.3)" (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Tranquil Prairie"
Written and Performed by Curt Sobel See more »