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In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines. - Donnie Brasco
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Title: Donnie Brasco

Release Date: 27 Feb 1997

Runtime: 2h 27m

Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Director: Phoenix Pictures, Mark Johnson Productions, Baltimore Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Mandalay Pictures

Production Companies: Phoenix Pictures, Mark Johnson Productions, Baltimore Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Mandalay Pictures

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.54 (4447 votes)

Cast

  • Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone: Johnny Depp
  • Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero: Al Pacino
  • Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano: Michael Madsen
  • Nicholas 'Nicky' Santora: Bruno Kirby
  • Paulie: James Russo
  • Maggie Pistone: Anne Heche
  • Tim Curley: Zeljko Ivanek
  • Bruno: Brian Tarantina
  • Richard 'Richie' Gazzo: Rocco Sisto
  • Dr. Berger: Zach Grenier
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