Rent Donnie Brasco (1997)
3.8 of 5 from 194 ratings
2h 0min
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- Synopsis:
- The true story of an FBI undercover agent (Johnny Depp) who becomes Donnie Brasco, 'The Jewel Man', to infiltrate one of the mob families. Donnie manoeuvres his way into the confidence of ageing hit man, Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino) who trusts Donnie and vouches for him to the mob.But Lefty and Donnie become friends when they should be enemies. As Donnie moves deeper and deeper into the Mafia chain of command, he realises he is not only crossing the line between federal agent and criminal but it also leading his friend Lefty to an almost certain death sentence...
- Actors:
- Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche, Zeljko Ivanek, Gerry Becker, Robert Miano, Brian Tarantina, Rocco Sisto, Zach Grenier, Walt MacPherson, Ronnie Farer, Terry Serpico, Gretchen Mol, Tony Lip, George Angelica, Val Avery, Madison Arnold
- Directors:
- Mike Newell
- Producers:
- Louis DiGiaimo, Mark Johnson, Barry Levinson, Gail Mutrux
- Writers:
- Joseph D. Pistone, Richard Woodley
- Others:
- Paul Attanasio
- Studio:
- Entertainment In Video
- Genres:
- Drama
- Collections:
- Films by Genre, Gangster films & Trilogies, Getting to Know..., Getting to Know: Al Pacino
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 29/05/2017
- Run Time:
- 147 minutes
- Languages:
- English Dolby TrueHD 5.1
- Subtitles:
- Danish, Dutch, English, English Hard of Hearing, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Photo Montage
- Original Theatrical Featurette
- Donnie Brasco: Out From the Shadows Featurette
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Reviews (5) of Donnie Brasco
A superior gangster movie based on a completely true story - Donnie Brasco review by Philip in Paradiso
Ageing gangster Benjamin ‘Lefty’ Ruggiero is introduced to a jewel thief named Donnie Brasco. Donnie succeeds in earning Lefty’s trust. Lefty teaches Donnie the rules of the Mafia and introduces him to several ‘made men’. Donnie actually is an FBI Special Agent, tasked with unmasking the New York-based crime family Lefty belongs to.
This is one of the best gangster movies I have ever seen. The acting is very good (including Al Pacino's), the atmosphere rings true, and there is tremendous suspense. The film is actually based on a completely true story: the 'real' Donnie Brasco was undercover within the Mafia for 6 years. Johnny Depp is excellent in his part as D Brasco.
The film gives a good idea of how the Mafia operates and when/ why it resorts to violence. It seems quite realistic to me. I strongly recommend it.
1 out of 1 members found this review helpful.
Double genius - Donnie Brasco review by CP Customer
One great star makes way for another in this awesome gritty study of gangland New York. Depp is brilliant as the undercover, understudy to the father he never had, Pacino and the supporting Michael Madsen as the Boss is suitable unnerving. Love it!!
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..forgetaboutid..no - Donnie Brasco review by JD
The constant strain of being a spy deep undercover within a gangster family is awesomely maintained. Depp's performance will take a few pounds off you. Leonardo diCaprio in The Departed might have the edge over him in this genre but that film was outstanding. This film is a close second. The references to forgetaboutid reminded me too much of Hugh Grant in Mickey Blue Eyes and broke the tension. The rules of New York gangsters were sometimes comical, I doubt they are supposed to be. Where this film excels is the close and deeply personal relationship between the undercover spy and Lefty (al Pacino), a gut turner.
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