Title

Donnie Brasco

Year

1997

Rated

R

Released

28 Feb 1997

Runtime

127 min

Genre

Biography, Crime, Drama

Director

Mike Newell

Writer

Joseph D. Pistone (book), Richard Woodley (book), Paul Attanasio (screenplay)

Actors

Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby

Plot

This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York. Befriending Lefty Ruggiero, Pistone (under the name Donnie Brasco) is able to embed himself in a mafia faction led by Sonny Black. Ruggiero and Pistone become tight as the group goes about collecting money for 'the bosses'. Eventually, the group become big-time when Black himself becomes a boss; all the while, Pistone collects evidence. However, the trials and tribulations of the undercover work become more than Pistone can bear. His marriage falls apart, and to top it off, the mafia suspect a mole in the organization. The real dilemma is afforded to Pistone, who knows if he walks away from the mafia, Ruggiero will be the one punished.

Language

English, Italian, Japanese

Country

USA

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 14 nominations.

Metascore

76

imdbRating

7.8

imdbVotes

241,301

imdbID

tt0119008

Type

movie

DVD

20 Jan 1998

BoxOffice

N/A

Production

TriStar

Website

N/A