Donnie Brasco (1997)
Releasing at 28 February 1997 in theaters
Biography, Crime, Drama.
Donnie Brasco is crime drama film directed by Mike Newell, and written by Joseph D. Pistone, Richard Woodley and Paul Attanasio. The film stars Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche and Željko Ivanek. The film primiered at 24 February 1997 on Century City, California.
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.
Director: Mike Newell
Writers: Joseph D. Pistone (book), Richard Woodley (book), Paul Attanasio
Stars: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche, Željko Ivanek
►Cast
| Al Pacino | ► | Lefty |
| Johnny Depp | ► | Donnie |
| Michael Madsen | ► | Sonny |
| Bruno Kirby | ► | Nicky |
| James Russo | ► | Paulie |
| Anne Heche | ► | Maggie |
| Zeljko Ivanek | ► | Tim Curley |
| Gerry Becker | ► | Dean Blandford FBI |
| Robert Miano | ► | Sonny Red |
| Brian Tarantina | ► | Bruno |
| Rocco Sisto | ► | Richie Gazzo |
| Zach Grenier | ► | Dr. Berger |
| Walt MacPherson | ► | Sheriff |
| Ronnie Farer | ► | Annette |
| Terry Serpico | ► | Strip Club Owner |
| Gretchen Mol | ► | Sonny’s Girlfriend |
| Tony Lip | ► | Philly Lucky |
| George Angelica | ► | Big Trin |
| Val Avery | ► | Trafficante |
| Madison Arnold | ► | Jilly |
| Delanie Fitzpatrick | ► | Daughter |
| Katie Sagona | ► | Daughter |
| Sara Gold | ► | Daughter |
| Larry Romano | ► | Tommy |
| Tim Blake Nelson | ► | FBI Technician |
| Paul Giamatti | ► | FBI Technician |
| James McCauley | ► | FBI Agent |
| James Bulleit | ► | U.S. Attorney |
| Andrew Parks | ► | Hollman |
| Keenan Shimizu | ► | Japanese Maitre D’ |
| Rocco Musacchia | ► | Trafficante’s Man |
| Joe Francis | ► | Trafficante’s Man |
| Sal Jenco | ► | Mare Chiaro Bartender |
| Billy Capucilli | ► | Communion Party Man |
| Laura Cahill | ► | Communion Party Woman |
| Doreen Murphy | ► | Mob Girlfriend |
| Elle Alexander | ► | Mob Girlfriend |
| Denise Faye | ► | Mob Girlfriend |
| Elaine del Valle | ► | Mob Girlfriend |
| John Horton | ► | FBI Director |
| Dan Brennan | ► | FBI Photographer |
| LaJuan Carter | ► | Singer |
| Sandy Barber | ► | Singer |
| Joyce Stovall | ► | Singer |
| Frank Pesce | ► | Wiseguy |
| Randy Jurgensen | ► | Wiseguy |
| John Di Benedetto | ► | Wiseguy |
| Richard Zavaglia | ► | Wiseguy |
| Tony Ray Rossi | ► | Wiseguy |
| Edward Black | ► | Wiseguy |
| Gaetano LoGiudice | ► | Wiseguy |
| Carmelo Musacchia | ► | Wiseguy |
| Pat Vecchio | ► | Wiseguy |
| Caleb | ► | The Lion |
| Flint Beverage | ► | Kings Court Cop |
| Frank Bonsangue | ► | Sonny Red’s Crew |
| Mark Todd Bruner | ► | FBI Agent |
| Gregory D’Angelo | ► | NY Coffee Shop Patron |
| Christopher Del Gaudio | ► | Pedestrian |
| Stephen Emirzian | ► | Restaurant Patron |
| Teresa Giudice | ► | Shocked Stripper |
| Barry Hirschberg | ► | Background |
| Jim Lavin | ► | Arresting FBI Officer |
| Jeff Millstein | ► | Bar Patron |
| James Morricone | ► | Wise Guy |
| Peter O’Hara | ► | Passerby |
| Davell j Owens | ► | Diner Manager |
| Antone Pagán | ► | Prison Guard for Pacino and Depp |
| Lisa Panagos | ► | Sonny Black’s Girl |
| Garry Pastore | ► | Carmine Galante’s Bodyguard |
| Dale Resteghini | ► | Strip Club Patron |
| Larry Tobias | ► | Man in Bar |
| Vinny Vella | ► | Mobster in Photo |
| Edward Williams | ► | Guest at Kings Court |