USA,
1997, 127 min
(Special edition: 147 min)
Directed by:
Mike NewellScreenplay:
Paul AttanasioCinematography:
Milan Peter SovaComposer:
Patrick DoyleCast:
Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, Anne Heche, Željko Ivanek, Robert Miano, Brian Tarantina, Rocco Sisto, Zach Grenier (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Posing as jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is granted entrance into the violent mob family of aging hit man Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino). 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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1998 - Paul Attanasio (Best Adapted Screenplay)
European Film Awards
- 1997 - Mike Newell (Screen International Award)