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The film is based on the true story of Pistone (Depp), an FBI undercover agent who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family in New York City during the 1970s, under the alias Donnie Brasco, a jewel thief from Vero Beach, Florida. Brasco maneuvers his way into the confidence of an aging Mafia hitman, Lefty Ruggiero (Pacino), who vouches for him. As ...
- $124.9 million
- Patrick Doyle
- $35 million
Feb 28, 1997 · Based on a true story, the film follows FBI agent Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) who infiltrates the New York Mafia as Donnie Brasco. He befriends Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino), a mobster who becomes his mentor and confidant, but also faces the dangers of his undercover work.
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- Biography, Crime, Drama
- Mike Newell
- 1997-02-28
Apr 2, 2014 · Donnie Brasco was the alias of Joseph Pistone, an undercover FBI agent who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family and became a close associate of several Mafia members. He was nominated for membership in the Bonanno family and faced the threat of death from rival leaders. He was arrested in 1982 and his life was saved by his mentor, Ruggiero, who was later killed by the mob.
Based on a true story, Donnie Brasco is about an FBI agent who infiltrates the Mafia and befriends a mobster. The film has 88% critics rating and 89% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and features strong performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp.
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- Mike Newell
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- Al Pacino
A true story of an FBI agent who infiltrates the New York Mafia as Donnie Brasco and befriends a mobster named Lefty Ruggiero. The film follows his undercover work, his personal struggles and the dangers he faces as the Mafia suspects a mole.
Feb 27, 1997 · A movie based on the true story of an FBI agent who became a mobster's protege and lover. Starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp, the film explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and violence in the Mafia world. Read the review by Roger Ebert, who praises the acting, the writing, and the ending of this thriller drama.
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Watch Johnny Depp as an FBI agent who goes undercover in the Mafia and befriends a hitman, played by Al Pacino. This 1997 crime drama was nominated for an Oscar and is available to stream on Netflix.
