Donnie brasco cast and crew cast photos and info fandango. Donnie brasco 1997 with johnny depp, michael madsen, al. The story follows an fbi agent that goes undercover with. The reality of donnie brasco is based around the true story of joe pistone, an fbi agent that went deep undercover to infiltrate one of the most. You identify with the lead character donnie brasco as he navigates shark infested waters to complete his mission as a mole. In the actual book, agent pistone was said to only wear a wire maybe a few times in the 6 years he was undercover. An fbi undercover agent infilitrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one. Page 2 this category is for questions and answers related to donnie brasco, as asked by users of. The closest johnny depp ever came to playing your leading mangood guy beats bad guygood guy gets the girl in the end came in 1997s donnie brasco.
Al pacino and johnny depp head an allstar cast in this gangland thriller about an undercover fbi agent who befriends a hitman to gain entry to the mob. Berger crew mike newell director alan greenspan executive. From acclaimed director mike newell four weddings and. Watch donnie brasco online stream full movie directv. Donnie brasco is a 1997 american crime drama film directed by mike newell, and starring al pacino and johnny depp. Donnie brasco is a fine film, a supposedly true story that covers many of the usual mafia movie bases family, loyalty, trust and betrayal. Mar 09, 2019 the closest johnny depp ever came to playing your leading mangood guy beats bad guygood guy gets the girl in the end came in 1997s donnie brasco. Pistone, find out just how real donnie brasco the movie is starring johnny depp and al pacino. In the late 1970s, fbi agent joe pistone poses as jewel expert donnie brasco to win the trust of ageing mob middleman lefty ruggiero. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. The film proves noteworthy, however, by providing the audience with an in depth view of characters who are typically portrayed as onedimensional corrupt law enforcers. When his personal and professional lives collide, pistone jeopardizes his marriage, his job life and, ultimately, the gangster mentor he has come to respect and admire. Al pacino as lefty johnny depp as donnie michael madsen as sonny bruno kirby as nicky. Travel guide to filming locations for mike newells donnie brasco with al pacino and johnny depp, in new york.
Donnie brasco is nonlinear in the sense that this chronicles the case from start to finish, and there isnt a set, a to b plot. For a guy who made a living off of taking what most other actors would consider a stretch, donnie brasco was the biggest stretch depp encountered to date. But the undercover man also knows, throughout donnie brasco, that lefty will be the one to pay the price for donnie s treachery when the fbi scam is eventually exposed. Donnie brasco joe pistone al pacino lefty ruggiero michael madsen sonny black bruno kirby nicky james russo paulie anne heche maggie pistone robert miano sonny red brian tarantina bruno gerry becker dean blandford zeljko ivanek tim curley paul giamatti fbi worker zach grenier dr. Al pacino as gangster, a guy whos not wise the new york times. Its certainly a less glamorized view of mafia life than most of al pacinos movies, and johnny depp was certainly showing the same flair for acting that he has. On this particular page you will find the solution to actress anne of donnie brasco crossword clue. Pistone, benjamin lefty ruggerio, dominick sonny black napolitano at ctf.
Watch donnie brasco starring al pacino in this drama on directv. Donnie brasco 1997 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Donnie brascojoe pistone al pacino lefty ruggiero michael madsen sonny black bruno kirby nicky james russo paulie anne heche maggie pistone robert miano sonny red brian tarantina bruno gerry becker dean blandford zeljko ivanek tim curley paul giamatti fbi worker zach grenier dr. Actress anne of donnie brasco new york times crossword.
Donnie brasco the pairing of two of the best actors to ever grace the silver screen had a lot of people hoping for something greatand it delivered the goods. Its available to watch on tv, online, tablets, phone. Is donnie brasco the last truly great american gangster movie. Donnie brasco theatrical release poster directed by mike newell produced by louis digiaimo mark johnson barry levinson gail mutrux written by paul attanasio based on donnie brasco. Released in 1997, donnie brasco starred johnny depp as an fbi agent who. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Donnie brasco unfolds naturally and generally takes its time to get where it goes although its very rare that the movie gets sluggish. That prospect gives the film dramatic tension, as does the threat that donnies new mobster friends will catch him in a lie. Pistone johnny depp is granted entrance into the violent mob family of aging hit man lefty ruggiero al pacino. Theres a great little moment in the gangster film donnie brasco that. Madsen, kirby, ivanek, heche, miano and others all give good support, but it is pacino and depps film which is a good thing. 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. Lds mormon character in the movie donnie brasco 1997. The film proves noteworthy, however, by providing the audience with an indepth view of characters who are typically portrayed as.
Joseph dominick pistone born september 17, 1939, also known by his undercover alias donnie brasco, is an american former fbi agent who worked undercover between september 1976 and july 1981, as part of an infiltration primarily into the bonanno crime family, and to a lesser extent the colombo crime family, two of the five families of the mafia in new york city. Johnny depp, penelope cruz, franka potente scent of a woman 1992. Donnie brasco score soundtrack cd details and availability. In the film donnie brasco, there is a scene where lefty al pacino comes to him with a diamond, without much hesitation donnie johnny depp immediately identifies it as a fake. Donnie brasco score soundtrack movie soundtracks for sale. True story of fbi agent who infiltrates the mob as donnie brasco. While donnie puts his life at risk, his real life crumbles as he never sees his wife or children. The inhumanity on both sides of the law nags at you.
Michael madsen is one of the only actors that can really scare a person without the typical cliche horror movie soundtrack to go along with a movie. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. This later leads to the two of them paying a visit to a strip club owner who had originally given lefty the diamond. See the cast of donnie brasco then and now screencrush. Overall, the fact that this is a true story makes it more interesting but, while i was watching it i wasnt really thinking about it and was just enjoying the gangster film itself. Hes scary just by turning around and looking at you. Michael madsen miscast donnie brasco 1997 discussion. Johnny depp is on careerbest form in mike newells classic crimethriller from 1997.
That prospect gives the film dramatic tension, as does the threat that donnie s new mobster friends will catch him in a lie. Posing as jewel broker donnie brasco, fbi agent joseph d. Perhaps the freshest gangster movie since the godfather, part ii, as well as the glummest. May 25, 2019 donnie brasco sonny black in the club. In the movie, blandford pays a visit to lefty and his fellow mafioso in a pool hall to deliver the news that donnie brasco, recently removed from his assignment, is actually an fbi undercover agent. Donnie brasco has a sting in its tail that is rare in a movie from a major hollywood studio.
As time passes donnie gets tighter and tighter into the mob, rising up when boss sonny black gets bumped up. The invisible man 2020 the hunt 2020 emma 2020 the call of the wild 2020. Michael madsen, bruno kirby, james russo, and anne heche appeared in supporting roles. Oct 17, 2017 on this particular page you will find the solution to actress anne of donnie brasco crossword clue. Starring johnny depp, al pacino, michael madsen, bruno kirby. Depp was previously known for starring in the tim burton films. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. I went in front of the skippers, im going on the record with you, nobody can touch you now, im your man, jesus christ couldnt touch you because i represent you, keep your nose clean, be a good earner follow the rules, and who knows. All actors, scenes, videos, cast, characters, writers, directors, musicians and other crews. Donnie brasco is a 1997 crime drama film directed by mike newell, starring al pacino, johnny depp and michael madsen. Inspired by a true story, donnie brasco is a thrilling crime drama that explores the struggle of living a double life. I bought donnie brasco when first released on dvd from amazon and now again on blu ray for under eight dollars with not a bad picture transfer and no especial features just straight forward movie in 5. If you want to answer the questions, who starred in the movie donnie brasco. Throughout the entire movie, donnie brasco is seen wearing a wire device.
Donnie brasco 1997 with johnny depp, michael madsen, al pacino movie. Donnie brasco 1997 cast and crew 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. Apr 08, 2017 donnie brasco 1997 with johnny depp, michael madsen, al pacino movie. Donnie brasco 28 movie clip this is life and death 1997 hd duration. In the book, an fbi surveillance photo shows three fbi agents identified as doug fecil, james kinne and jerry loar walking out of sonny. This clue was last seen on new york times crossword on october 17 2017 in case the clue doesnt fit or theres something wrong please contact us. Pistone with richard woodley starring al pacino johnny depp music by patrick doyle cinematography peter sovia. But the undercover man also knows, throughout donnie brasco, that lefty will be the one to pay the price for donnies treachery when the fbi scam is eventually exposed.
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