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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lefty_RuggieroLefty Ruggiero - Wikipedia

    Benjamin " Lefty " Ruggiero (April 19, 1926 – November 24, 1994 [nb 1]) was an American mobster in the Bonanno crime family. He is well known for his friendship and mentorship of FBI undercover agent Joseph D. Pistone, who Ruggiero knew as Donnie Brasco. When Pistone's operation was ended on July 26, 1981, the FBI intercepted and arrested ...

    • Benjamin Ruggiero, April 19, 1926, New York City, U.S.
    • November 24, 1994 (aged 68), New York City, U.S.
    • 15 years' imprisonment
    • "Lefty", "Lefty Guns", "Mister Violence", "Hefty Lefty", "Horse Cock" and "Lefty Two Guns"

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  3. www.answers.com › Q › Yacht_used_in_donnie_brasco_arrestYacht used in donnie brasco arrest? - Answers

    The actual yacht that Lefty and Donnie boarded, "The Left Hand" was owned by the U.S. government, formerly seized by the F.B.I. The same yacht was used earlier in the famed ABSCAM (Abdul Scam ...

  4. www.reddit.com › r › moviesLefty Ruggiero (Donnie Brasco) is such a tragic character

    Lefty is such a tragic figure. Yeah it really stuck with me. They based the Lefty character in the movie in part on the real Sonny Black. Lefty in real life was indeed a something of a failure because of his gambling debts and very loyal to the idea of 'our thing'. He also latched onto 'Donnie Brasco'.

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  6. faroutmagazine.co.uk › true-story-behind-donnie-brascoThe true story behind ‘Donnie Brasco’ - Far Out Magazine

    Apr 2, 2024 · Rechristened as Donnie, he began his operation as a low-level member of Bonanno crime family, where he first encountered Lefty. Depp spent months shadowing the real Pistone to get into character, to add an extra layer of authenticity and realism to his portrayal. The former fed estimates that 85% of Donnie Brasco is completely accurate, which ...

  7. screenrant.com › what-happened-to-lefty-donnieWhat Happened To Lefty In Real Life? Donnie Brasco True Story ...

    Dec 6, 2023 · The relationship between Lefty and Donnie Brasco was close in real life, mirroring their portrayal in the film. They formed a bond through their work together and personal events, highlighting the challenges faced by undercover agents. The release of the Donnie Brasco movie had a profound impact on the Mafia, particularly the Bonanno crime ...

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  9. scrapsfromtheloft.com › movies › donnie-brasco-scriptDONNIE BRASCO (1997) - SCRIPT - Scraps from the loft

    May 26, 2019 · May 26, 2019. Donnie Brasco is a 1997 American crime drama film directed by Mike Newell, and starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. The film, written by Paul Attanasio, is based on the 1988 nonfiction book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia by Joseph D. Pistone, assisted by Richard Woodley. Donnie Brasco is a 1997 American crime drama ...

  10. www.imdb.com › title › tt0119008Donnie Brasco (1997) - Goofs - IMDb

    When Lefty confronts Donnie about the Left Hand being a federal boat, the .38 revolver he brandishes points to the camera, and the blocked barrel is clearly visible. When Donnie is shooting on the firing range, the second shot ends without the pistol's action returning to firing position because the magazine is empty.

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