Al Pacino is known for his gangster roles in films such as The Godfather trilogy, but the actor played against type in the film Donnie Brasco. Co-starring with Johnny Depp in the titular role, Pacino starred as Lefty Ruggiero, a mafia enforcer of a crime family in New York, and garnered universal acclaim.
While the lead cast had two legends, the supporting roles too were played by stalwart actors. Michael Madsen, who was known for his role as Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs, played Sonny Black in the film. He reportedly refused to audition for the role and only went for it after meeting Al Pacino.
Michael Madsen Refused To Audition For Al Pacino’s Donnie Brasco Al Pacino and Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco | Credits: Sony Pictures
Based on the non-fiction book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, the film Donnie Brasco is a tale of betrayal,...
While the lead cast had two legends, the supporting roles too were played by stalwart actors. Michael Madsen, who was known for his role as Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs, played Sonny Black in the film. He reportedly refused to audition for the role and only went for it after meeting Al Pacino.
Michael Madsen Refused To Audition For Al Pacino’s Donnie Brasco Al Pacino and Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco | Credits: Sony Pictures
Based on the non-fiction book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, the film Donnie Brasco is a tale of betrayal,...
- 8/27/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
Undoubtedly, Al Pacino claims the top spot among Hollywood’s greatest dramatic actors of all time.
Spanning over five remarkable decades, Pacino’s illustrious career has been marked by his delivery of iconic performances, leading him to garner multiple Emmy and Tony Awards, in addition to an Oscar for Best Actor.
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In the gangster movie genre, Pacino stands tall alongside legends like Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.
Pacino’s breakthrough as Michael Corleone made him the ultimate choice for crime-related narratives, excelling in roles on both sides of the law in iconic crime dramas. His filmography boasts a consistent pattern of partnering with acclaimed directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Mann, and Sidney Lumet, ensuring a continuous elevation of the art of storytelling in his chosen projects.
Despite having received a modest number of wins, Pacino’s impact on the silver screen remains immeasurable,...
Spanning over five remarkable decades, Pacino’s illustrious career has been marked by his delivery of iconic performances, leading him to garner multiple Emmy and Tony Awards, in addition to an Oscar for Best Actor.
Related: Top 10 Richest Actors in the World [2022]
In the gangster movie genre, Pacino stands tall alongside legends like Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.
Pacino’s breakthrough as Michael Corleone made him the ultimate choice for crime-related narratives, excelling in roles on both sides of the law in iconic crime dramas. His filmography boasts a consistent pattern of partnering with acclaimed directors like Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Mann, and Sidney Lumet, ensuring a continuous elevation of the art of storytelling in his chosen projects.
Despite having received a modest number of wins, Pacino’s impact on the silver screen remains immeasurable,...
- 5/31/2023
- by Dee Gambit
- buddytv.com
Beloved by moviegoers for decades, the mafia film genre typically centers around key players that make up the world of organized crime in various contexts, locations, and cultures, with a sprinkle of family life and a generous serving of violence included in the storylines. The genre traces back to the early beginnings of film, but was popularized by directors like Francis Ford Coppola and Martin Scorsese in the 1970s and beyond.
Over the years, the mafia genre has continued to defy stereotypes and include elements from different film genres, like suspense or comedy. The latest mafia-related film, "Mafia Mamma," which hit theaters on April 14, presents a traditional look at the Italian mafia, with a refreshing, comedic tone delivered by Toni Collette and Monica Bellucci. In the film, Colette's character, Kristin, unexpectedly inherits her estranged grandfather's mafia empire in Calabria, Italy, and has to assume the role of mob boss...
Over the years, the mafia genre has continued to defy stereotypes and include elements from different film genres, like suspense or comedy. The latest mafia-related film, "Mafia Mamma," which hit theaters on April 14, presents a traditional look at the Italian mafia, with a refreshing, comedic tone delivered by Toni Collette and Monica Bellucci. In the film, Colette's character, Kristin, unexpectedly inherits her estranged grandfather's mafia empire in Calabria, Italy, and has to assume the role of mob boss...
- 4/20/2023
- by Alicia Geigel
- Popsugar.com
The 1997 mob movie, Donnie Brasco, celebrates its 25th anniversary this week. This is almost as long as the real-life title character has been on the run with a half-a-million-dollar contract on his head. Johnny Depp plays Joe Pistone in the movie, an undercover federal cop codenamed “Donnie Brasco.” He gets so deep into the wheels of the Brooklyn operations of the Bonanno crime family that he almost becomes a made man. Donnie is one hit away from getting straightened out, joining the official rank and file of the organization, when the FBI pulls him in from the case. The mere notion that such an embarrassing breach could occur got the Bonannos kicked out of the Five Family ruling hierarchy. It turned out to be fortunate timing when the “Mafia Commission” went down in a federal rap, but at the time, forget about it.
Written by Paul Attanasio and directed by Mike Newell,...
Written by Paul Attanasio and directed by Mike Newell,...
- 2/25/2022
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
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