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Donnie Brasco (1997)

โ€œIn 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 5,002 votes 2h 7m r ThrillerDramaCrime

#24 of 113 films from 1997 #210 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mike Newell ยท Written by Paul Attanasio, Joseph D. Pistone, Richard Woodley

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Overview

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

Cast

Johnny Deppas Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone
Al Pacinoas Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero
Michael Madsenas Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano
Bruno Kirbyas Nicholas 'Nicky' Santora
James Russoas Paulie
Anne Hecheas Maggie Pistone
ลฝeljko Ivanekas Tim Curley
Brian Tarantinaas Bruno
Rocco Sistoas Richard 'Richie' Gazzo
Zach Grenieras Dr. Berger
Gerry Beckeras Agent Dean Blandford FBI
Robert Mianoas Alphonse 'Sonny Red' Indelicato
Paul Giamattias FBI Technician
Gretchen Molas Sonny's Girlfriend

Facts

Release dateFebruary 27, 1997
Runtime127 min (2h 7m) โ€” longer as the 1997 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$124,909,762 (3.6ร— budget)
IMDbtt0119008

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Questions

How long is Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
Is Donnie Brasco worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 5,002 votes, which places it #24 of 113 films released in 1997 in this index (top 80%) and #210 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Donnie Brasco?
Donnie Brasco was directed by Mike Newell. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005), The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), Mona Lisa Smile (2003).
Who stars in Donnie Brasco?
Johnny Depp as Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone; Al Pacino as Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero; Michael Madsen as Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano; Bruno Kirby as Nicholas 'Nicky' Santora; James Russo as Paulie; Anne Heche as Maggie Pistone.
What is Donnie Brasco rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Donnie Brasco?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9513.

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