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Overview

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Director:
Mike Newell
Writers (WGA):
Joseph D. Pistone (book) and
Richard Woodley (book) ...
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Release Date:
28 February 1997 (USA) more
Genre:
Crime | Drama | Thriller more
Tagline:
Donnie Brasco. Based On A True Story. more
Plot:
An FBI undercover agent infilitrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life to the expense of his regular one. full summary | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 8 nominations more
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(49 articles)
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User Comments:
"Fergeddaboudid!" more (178 total)

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for some strong graphic violence, pervasive strong language and brief nudity and sexuality.
Runtime:
127 min | 147 min (extended cut)
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
SDDS | Dolby Digital

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Trivia:
At various points Tom Cruise, John Travolta and Andy Garcia were all previously attached to star; Stephen Frears to direct. more
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Continuity: During a conversation between Lefty and 'Donnie', Lefty complains that the temperature is only 10 degrees. If this were so, his breath would be visible. more
Quotes:
Nicky: The good news is, my dick is now a popsicle! more
Soundtrack:
Por Primera Vez more

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58 out of 68 people found the following comment useful.
"Fergeddaboudid!", 3 July 2000
8/10
Author: The_Movie_Cat from England

For a movie that's only three years old Donnie Brasco isn't something people talk about all that much. Not exactly setting the box office alight, it's further proof that great pictures don't always translate into great financial concerns.

Maybe it's the nondescript title - "Donnie Brasco" is hardly awe-inspiring and gives little indication of what the film is about. It turns out Donnie is the undercover name for Joe Pistone (Depp), a FBI agent investigating the Mafia. He makes a connection with "Lefty" (Pacino), which, while his initial integration into the group seems to lack conviction, soon builds up a watchable father-son relationship. Criticisms of the film - such as the forced nature of Pistone's behaviour becoming absorbed into the Mafia mindset - are largely irrelevant as this is a "based on a true story" outing.

Engrossing and eminently watchable, with first-rate lead performances and able back-up from Michael Madsen, this is an overlooked and extremely worthwhile film. The only complaint? Depp's first scenes, wearing the most fake-looking moustache in the history of the movies. But it detracts little from what is a highly skilled picture. So Fergeddaboudid!

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