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Feb 27, 1997 · Beneath everything else, “Donnie Brasco” is the story of two men who grow to love each other, within the framework of a teacher-student relationship. It’s not about sex. It’s about need.
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Donnie Brasco is a fine movie but it might just be best remembered as Johnny Depp's coming-out party. A star -- check that, an actor -- is born.
Donnie Brasco is an unusual gangster film. It is directed by Brit Mike Newell whose filmography is as diverse as his fellow countryman, Stephen Frears. Based on true facts. Johnny Depp plays Joseph Pistone a cop who has gone deep cover to infiltrate the mob.
Decent mob movie, but not meant for children. Read Common Sense Media's Donnie Brasco review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Mike Newell
- Will Fertman
- Al Pacino, Anne Heche, Johnny Depp
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, Donnie Brasco has an approval rating of 88% based on 57 reviews, with an average rating of 7.70/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "A stark, nuanced portrait of life in organized crime, bolstered by strong performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp." [10]
Donnie Brasco: Directed by Mike Newell. With Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby. An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the Mafia life--at the expense of his regular one.