"In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines."

1997

2h 7m

7.5(4975 votes)

Crime

Drama

Thriller

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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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10 featured cast members

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Johnny Depp

Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' Pistone

Al Pacino

Benjamin 'Lefty' Ruggiero

Michael Madsen

Dominick 'Sonny Black' Napolitano

Bruno Kirby

Nicholas 'Nicky' Santora

James Russo

Paulie

Anne Heche

Maggie Pistone

Željko Ivanek

Tim Curley

Brian Tarantina

Bruno

Rocco Sisto

Richard 'Richie' Gazzo

Zach Grenier

Dr. Berger

Creative team

Directed by: Mike Newell
Written by: Paul Attanasio
Produced by: Mark Johnson
Gail Mutrux

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