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Donnie Brasco - Trailer
"Donnie Brasco" is a crime film and drama based on the memoir of the same name by Joseph D. Pistone, a federal police officer based in New York who infiltrates a Mafia gang to gather information. The film tells about his journey as he delves into the criminal underworld and creates a new identity for himself with the nickname Donnie Brasco.
Johnny Depp stars as Joseph D. Pistone/Donnie Brasco, a New York cop who infiltrates the Mafia under the guise of a new gangster. He begins to form a relationship with Lefty Ruggiero (played by Al Pacino), a high-ranking member of the gang. The film follows Donnie Brasco's journey as he gets sucked into a life of crime and tries to maintain his fakery.
"Donnie Brasco" is famous for the classy acting of Johnny Depp and Al Pacino, giving audiences an insight into the criminal underworld. The film focuses on the characters and relationships between gang members, and explores unexpected affection and loyalty in this harsh environment.
Brief information about the movie "Donnie Brasco":
Year of release: 1997.
Director: Mike Newell.
Screenwriter: Paul Attanasio (based on the novel of the same name by Joseph D. Pistone and Richard Woodley).
Main actors: Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Michael Madsen.
Genre: Crime, Drama.
America.
IMDb score: 7.7/10 (based on August 13, 2023).