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Portrays: Donnie Brasco
1997
Rated R for some strong graphic violence, pervasive strong language, brief nudity and sexuality
Genre: Crime/Drama/Thriller
Approx. Time: 127 min.
Based on the book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia by Joseph D. Pistone and Richard Woodley
Director: Mike Newell
Producers: Louis DiGiaimo, Mark Johnson, Barry Levinson, Louis DiGiaimo, and Gail Mutrux
Screenplay: Paul Attinasio
Other Actors: Al Pacino, Michael Madson, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, and Anne Heche
Approx. Budget:
Filming Location: New York, New Jersey, and Florida
Description
Posing as jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is granted entrance into the violent mob family of aging hitman Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino). When his personal and professional lives collide, Pistone jeopardizes his marriage, his job, his life and, ultimately, the gangster mentor he has come to respect and admire. From acclaimed director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), and featuring an extraordinary supporting cast including Michael Madsen, Anne Heche, Bruno Kirby and James Russo, DONNIE BRASCO is "one terrific movie!"(Peter Travers, Rolling Stones).
Reviews
"Two Thumbs Up!" -Siskel & Ebert
"One terrific movie!" -Peter Travers, Rolling Stones
"A killer gangster picture!" -Gene Shalit, TODAY SHOW
Donnie Brasco Pictures
Official site
Special Edition DVD Features
~Director's commentary ~Exclusive Featurette "Donnie Brasco: Out From the Shadows" ~Original Featurette ~Deleted Scenes ~Isolated Music Score ~Theatrical Trailers ~Weblink ~Talent Files ~Production Notes
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