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Mafia History: DONNIE BRASCO |
DONNIE BRASCO (1997)
In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime.
One man was left behind the lines.
The movie is based on the book by Joseph D. Pistone & Richard Woodley. Book name "Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia"
Movie directed by Mike Newell.
Screenplay by Paul Attanasio.
Original music by Patrick Doyle.
Non-Original Music:
Gilbert Bécaud (song "Love On The Rocks")
Bobby Caldwell (song "What You Won't Do For Love")
Neil Diamond (song "Love On The Rocks")
Barry Gibb (song "How Deep Is Your Love")
Debbie Harry (song "Heart of Glass")
Jeff Lynne (song "Don't Bring Me Down")
Chris Stein (song "Heart of Glass")
The Cast:
Al Pacino as Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggerio
Johnny Depp as Joseph D. Pistone/Donnie Brasco
Michael Madsen as Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano
Bruno Kirby as Nicky Santora
James Russo as Paulie
Anne Heche as Maggie Pistone
Zeljko Ivanek as Tim Curley
Gerry Becker as Dean Blandford
Robert Miano as Alphonse 'Sonny Red' Indelicato
Brian Tarantina as Bruno 'Whack-Whack' Indelicato
Rocco Sisto as Richie Gazzo
Zach Grenier as Dr. Berger
Walt MacPherson as Sheriff
Ronnie Farer as Annette
Terry Serpico as Strip Club Owner
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Plot Summary:
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.
Summary written by P. Wong from imdb.com
Trivia:
Joseph D.Pistone was an FBI agent for seventeen years. He now lives under secret identity in an undisclosed location.
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administration: The top-level "management" of an organized crime Family -- the boss, underboss and consigliere.
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