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Donnie Brasco - Mike Newell

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Directed by: 
Mike Newell
Story by: 
Richard Woodley
Joseph D. Pistone
Screenplay by: 
Paul Attanasio
Produced by: 
Louis DiGiaimo
Gail Mutrux
Barry Levinson
Mark Johnson
Release year: 
1997
Country: 
United States of America
Runtime: 
127min
Genre: 
Crime Fiction
Historical period drama
Thriller
Crime Drama
Gangster Film
Biographical film
Drama
Music by: 
Patrick Doyle
Locations: 
New York City
Soundtrack: 
Donnie Brasco
Subjects: 
Sicilian Mafia
Tagline: 
In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.
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 lead 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.
Cast: 
Johnny Depp
as
Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone
Al Pacino
as
Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero
Michael Madsen
as
Sonny Black
Anne Heche
as
Maggie Pistone
Bruno Kirby
as
Nicky
Željko Ivanek
as
Tim Curley
James Russo
as
Paulie
Paul Giamatti
as
FBI Technician #1
Robert Miano
as
Sonny Red
Gerry Becker
as
Agent Dean Blandford FBI
Brian Tarantina
as
Bruno
Rocco Sisto
as
Richard 'Richie' Gazzo
Zach Grenier
as
Dr. Berger
Ronnie Farer
as
Annette Ruggiero
Walt MacPherson
as
Sheriff
Terry Serpico
as
Strip Club Owner
Tim Blake Nelson
as
FBI Technician #2
James Michael McCauley
as
FBI Agent
James Bulleit
as
U.S. Attorney
Andrew Parks
as
U.S. Attorney Hollman
Keenan Shimizu
as
Japanese Maitre D'
Rocco Musacchia
as
Trafficante's Man #1
Joe Francis
as
Trafficante's Man #2
Gretchen Mol
as
Sonny's Girlfriend
Tony Lip
as
Philly Lucky
George Angelica
as
Big Trin
Val Avery
as
Trafficante
Madison Arnold
as
Jilly
Delanie Fitzpatrick
as
Amanda Pistone
(
Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone's daughter
)
Katie Sagona
as
Jessica Pistone
(
Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone's daughter
)
Sara Gold
as
Daughter
Larry Romano
as
Tommy Ruggiero
Sal Jenco
as
Mare Chiaro Bartender
Billy Capucilli
as
Communion Party Man
Laura Cahill
as
Communion Party Woman
Doreen Murphy
as
Mob Girlfriend #1
Elle Alexander
as
Mob Girlfriend #2
Denise Faye
as
Mob Girlfriend #3
Elaine del Valle
as
Mob Girlfriend #4
John Horton
as
FBI Director
Dan Brennan
as
FBI Photographer
LaJuan Carter
as
Singer #1
Sandy B
as
Singer #2
Joyce Stovall
as
Singer #3
Frank Pesce
as
Wiseguy #1
Randy Jurgensen
as
Wiseguy #2
John Di Benedetto
as
Wiseguy #3
Richard Zavaglia
as
Wiseguy #4
Tony Ray Rossi
as
Wiseguy #5
Edward Black
as
Wiseguy #6
Gaetano LoGiudice
as
Wiseguy #7
Carmelo Musacchia
as
Wiseguy #8
Pat Vecchio
as
Wiseguy #9
Caleb
as
The Lion
Frank Bonsangue
as
Sonny Red's Crew
Christopher Del Gaudio
as
Pedestrian
Jim Lavin
as
Arresting FBI Officer
Jeff Millstein
as
Bar Patron
Lisa Marie Panagos
as
Sonny Black's Girl
Garry Pastore
as
Carmine Galante's Bodyguard
Larry Tobias
as
Man in Bar
Edward Williams
as
Guest at Club
(
Florida Location
)
Barry Hirschberg
(
Background
)

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