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Donnie Brasco is an American thriller film first released in 1997,
directed by Mike Newell.
The film stars Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby and James Russo.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Mike Newell
- Script: Joseph D. Pistone, Richard Woodley, Paul Attanasio
- Photo: Peter Sova
- Music: Patrick Doyle
- Cast: Al Pacino (Benjamin ’Lefty’ Ruggiero), Johnny Depp (Donnie Brasco), Michael Madsen (Sonny Black), Bruno Kirby (Nicky), James Russo (Paulie), Anne Heche (Maggie Pistone), Zeljko Ivanek (Tim Curley), Gerry Becker (Dean Blandford), Robert Miano (Sonny Red), Brian Tarantina (Bruno), Rocco Sisto (Richard ’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 Amanda Pistone), Katie Sagona (Daughter Jessica Pistone), Sara Gold (Daughter), Larry Romano (Tommy Ruggiero), Tim Blake Nelson (FBI Technician), Paul Giamatti (FBI Technician), James Michael 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), Frank Bonsangue (Sonny Red’s Crew), Christopher Del Gaudio (Pedestrian), Jim Lavin (Arresting FBI Officer), Jeff Millstein (Bar Patron), Lisa Marie Panagos (Sonny Black’s girl), Garry Pastore (Carmine Galante’s Bodyguard), Larry Tobias (Man in Bar)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 127 min
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