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Donnie Brasco (1997)
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Ratings: 7.8/10 from 110,971 users
Metascore:
76/100
Reviews: 203 user | 101 critic | 21 from Metacritic.com An FBI undercover agent infilitrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life to the expense of his regular one. Director:Mike Newell |
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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. Written by P. Wong <pwong@nt.net>
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In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for some strong graphic violence, pervasive strong language and brief nudity and sexuality See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Дони Браско See more »Box Office
Budget:
$35,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$11,660,216 (USA) (2 March 1997) (1503 Screens)Gross:
$124,909,762 (Worldwide)Company Credits
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(1958)
Written by Ross Bagdasarian
Performed by Ross Bagdasarian (as David Seville) and The Chipmunks
Courtesy of EMI Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
When the project was in its first stages, Joe Pesci was the first and main choice for Nicky. But after the release of Goodfellas, the idea gradually faded. See more »Goofs
Continuity: The shaving cream on the man who gives Donnie the thumbs up. See more »Quotes
Lefty: When they send for you, you go in alive, you come out dead, and it's your best friend that does it.See more »
Soundtracks
"The Chipmunk Song"(1958)
Written by Ross Bagdasarian
Performed by Ross Bagdasarian (as David Seville) and The Chipmunks
Courtesy of EMI Records
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