Fresh
Although perhaps familiar in its outer trappings, Pacino's fine work is the key to the film succeeding to the extent that it does.
Todd McCarthy, Variety
Donnie Brasco
In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.
1997 · 2h 7m · R
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Directed by
Mike Newell
Overview
An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
Director and cast
- Mike Newell Director
- Johnny Depp as Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone
- Al Pacino as Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero
- Michael Madsen as Sonny Black
- Bruno Kirby as Nicky
- James Russo as Paulie
- Anne Heche as Maggie Pistone
- Zeljko Ivanek as Tim Curley
- Brian Tarantina as Bruno
- Rocco Sisto Cast
- Zach Grenier Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
88%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Unfortunately, the story isn't inventive and Newell's methodical approach to it verges on monotony.
Rita Kempley, Washington Post
Fresh
A first-class Mafia thriller that is also, in its way, a love story.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Fresh
In the tired figure of Lefty, manifest in the craggy icon of Pacino, our sympathies are definitely enlisted, and the theme rings a poignant note.
Rick Groen, Globe and Mail
Fresh
Pacino and Depp are a match made in acting heaven, riffing off each other with astonishing subtlety and wit.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
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