Donnie Brasco Movie
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.
Featured Casts
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- Robert Miano
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- Anne Heche
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- Terry Serpico
Tagline
- In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.
Movie Info
- Year:
- 1997
- IMDB Rating:
- 7.6
- IMDB Votes:
- 24060
- Countries:
- USA
- Genres:
- Thriller, Crime, Drama
- Tags:
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Murder, Undercover, Gambling, Twist in the end, Betrayal, Blood, Blood splatter, Death, Police, Shot in the chest
- Domestic:
- $41,909,762 (33.6%)
- + Foreign:
- $83,000,000 (66.4%)
- = Worldwide:
- $124,909,762
- Opening
Weekend: - $11,660,216 (1,503 theaters, $7,757 average) % of Total Gross: 27.8%
- Release:
- 1,593 theaters
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