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| Release Date: |
February 28, 1997 |
| Genre: |
Drama, Crime |
| Running Time: |
127 minutes |
| MPAA Rating: |
Rated R for some strong graphic violence, pervasive strong language and brief nudity and sexuality. |
| Director: |
Mike Newell |
| Writer: |
Paul Attanasio, Richard Woodley, Joseph D. Pistone |
| Cast: |
Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche |
In this true story, FBI Agent Pistone infiltrates the mafia network under the alias of Donnie Brasco and over a long period of time collects enough evidence to bring several men to justice. Conflict arises, however, when he forms a close friendship with one of the gangsters who gave him a chance in the first place. Read more
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Movie Review
Grade: B
Johnny Depp, who has suddenly seen his star power skyrocket with his Oscar-nominated performance in Pirates of the Caribbean, stars in Donnie Brasco, a 1997 mob drama about the true story of FBI Agent Joe Pistone, who, under the guise of Donnie Brasco, infiltrates a mafia faction to collect evidence. Read the full movie review
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