Donnie Brasco
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 m...
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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1997
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An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.
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Runtime:
127 min
Release date:
27 Feb 1997
Country:
US
Languages:
Japanese, English, Italian
Budget:
$35,000,000
Revenue:
$124,909,762
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 16 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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,
20 Nov 2008
rotten:
Unfortunately, the story isn't inventive and Newell's methodical approach to it verges on monotony.
– Rita Kempley,
Washington Post,
14 Aug 2002
fresh:
A first-class Mafia thriller that is also, in its way, a love story.
– Mick LaSalle,
San Francisco Chronicle,
18 Jun 2002
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,
12 Apr 2002
fresh:
Pacino and Depp are a match made in acting heaven, riffing off each other with astonishing subtlety and wit.
– Peter Travers,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2001