Joseph Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who has infiltrated one of the major New York Mafia families and is living under the name Donnie Brasco. He develops a relationship with mob hit man Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero (Al Pacino) in order to get deeper under cover, but ends up developing a real friendship with the Mafioso. As their relationship develops, Pistone must decide whether or not to complete his job, knowing that it will lead to the murder of his new friend.
Cast: Al Pacino, Michael Madsen
Crew: Mike Newell (Director), Peter Sova (Director of Photography), Patrick Doyle (Music Director)
Rating: A (India)
Genres: Crime, Drama, Biography
Release Dates: 28 Feb 1997 (India)
Tagline: Donnie Brasco. Based On A True Story.
Did you know? Joseph D. Pistone said in an interview that he didn't see his family for at least two years while he was undercover. Read More
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as Lefty
as Sonny
as Hollman
as Maggie
as Communion Party Man
as Bruno
as Nicky
as Wiseguy
as FBI Photographer
as Daughter
as Mob Girlfriend
as Mob Girlfriend
as Wiseguy
as Mob Girlfriend
as Mob Girlfriend
as Wiseguy
as Wiseguy
as Big Trin
as Dean Blandford FBI
as Sonny's Girlfriend
as U.S. Attorney
as FBI Agent
as Paulie
as Trafficante's Man
as Wiseguy
as FBI Director
as Donnie
as Singer
as Daughter
as Japanese Maitre D'
as Singer
as Tommy
as Communion Party Woman
as Jilly
as Wiseguy
as FBI Technician
as Wiseguy
as Wiseguy
as Sonny Red
as Trafficante's Man
as Richie Gazzo
as Annette
as Mare Chiaro Bartender
as Singer
as Daughter
as Strip Club Owner
as FBI Technician
as Philly Lucky
as Wiseguy
as Trafficante
as Sheriff
as Dr. Berger
as Tim Curley
Direction
Director
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Production
Production Company
Executive Producer
Unit Production Manager
Writers
Screenplay Writer
Novelist
Script Supervisor
Camera and Electrical
Director of Photography
Still Photographer
Camera Operator
Key Grip
Sound
Sound Re-recording Mixer
Sound Effects Editor
Foley Editor
Sound Mixer
Boom Operator
Art
Production Designer
Art Director
Prop Master
Set Decorator
Assistant Props Master
Assistant Art Director
Costume and Wardrobe
Costume Designer
Assistant Costume Designer
Post Production
Post Production Supervisor
Special Effects
Special Effects Coordinator
Stunts
Stunt Coordinator
Film Type:
Feature
Language:
English
Spoken Languages:
Italian, Japanese
Colour Info:
Color
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound
Camera:
Panavision Panaflex
Frame Rate:
24 fps
Aspect Ratio:
2.35:1
Stereoscopy:
No
Taglines:
Donnie Brasco. Based On A True Story.
In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.
In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.
Filming Locations:
New York City, New York
Manhattan, New York City, New York
Florida
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
East Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Staten Island, New York City, New York
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York
Mulberry Street, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Mott Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Mare Chiaro bar "Toni's nut house", 179 Mulberry street, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - 320 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
59th Street Bridge, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Clifton, New Jersey
Chambers Paper Fibers, Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Captiva Island, Florida
Katz's Delicatessen - 205 East Houston Street, East Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Manhattan, New York City, New York
Florida
Brooklyn, New York City, New York
East Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Staten Island, New York City, New York
Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York
Mulberry Street, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Mott Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Mare Chiaro bar "Toni's nut house", 179 Mulberry street, Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Little Italy, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport - 320 Terminal Drive, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
59th Street Bridge, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Clifton, New Jersey
Chambers Paper Fibers, Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, New York City, New York
Captiva Island, Florida
Katz's Delicatessen - 205 East Houston Street, East Village, Manhattan, New York City, New York
Trivia:
Johnny Depp met with the actual Joseph D. Pistone several times to prepare for his role. He also took shooting lessons from the FBI.
Al Pacino was initially going to play Brasco. When he switched to Lefty, he recommended Johnny Depp.
Joseph D. Pistone said in an interview that he didn't see his family for at least two years while he was undercover.
Al Pacino was initially going to play Brasco. When he switched to Lefty, he recommended Johnny Depp.
Joseph D. Pistone said in an interview that he didn't see his family for at least two years while he was undercover.
