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Donnie Brasco

Donnie Brasco

In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.

19977.52h 7m

Overview

An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.

Directed by Mike Newell
Written by Paul Attanasio, Richard Woodley, Joseph D. Pistone
Produced by Louis DiGiaimo, Gail Mutrux, Mark Johnson
Box OfficeBudget: $35.0MRevenue: $124.9M

Top Cast

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone

Al Pacino

Al Pacino

Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero

Michael Madsen

Michael Madsen

Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano

Bruno Kirby

Bruno Kirby

Nicholas 'Nicky' Santora

James Russo

James Russo

Paulie

Anne Heche

Anne Heche

Maggie Pistone

Željko Ivanek

Željko Ivanek

Tim Curley

Brian Tarantina

Brian Tarantina

Bruno

Rocco Sisto

Rocco Sisto

Richard 'Richie' Gazzo

Zach Grenier

Zach Grenier

Dr. Berger

Themes & Keywords

floridanew york cityundercovergangster1970sbased on true storymobstermafiadirty copinformantsurveillancecard playingstealing moneymarriage counselordrug dealfbi agent

About Donnie Brasco

Donnie Brasco is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1997 exploring themes of florida, new york city, undercover, gangster, 1970s, based on true story. Directed by Mike Newell, it stars Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Michael Madsen. An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.

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