Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent working in the New York mafia as part of a huge sting operation. Through his alliance with Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino), a mafia tough, Pistone excels under mafia leader Sonny Black (Michael Madsen). As his actual life deteriorates, Pistone is faced with the realization that if he stays undercover, he might be found out; but if he leaves, Ruggiero will pay for it. Directed by Mike Newell. With James Russo and Anne Heche. Categories: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Based on a True Story. Year: 1997.
Al Pacino and Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco
Al Pacino in Donnie Brasco
Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco
Michael Madsen in Donnie Brasco
Donnie Brasco
Anne Heche in Donnie Brasco
Michael Madsen and Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco
Al Pacino also appeared in The Godfather, The Devil's Advocate, Any Given Sunday, The Godfather: Part II, The Godfather: Part III, Heat, The Insider, People I Know, Scent of a Woman, Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon, The Merchant of Venice, Carlito's Way, Serpico, Ocean's Thirteen, 88 Minutes, Righteous Kill, and Frankie and Johnny.
Johnny Depp also appeared in Platoon, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Finding Neverland, Ed Wood, Sleepy Hollow, Once Upon a Time in Mexico, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Lost In La Mancha, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Edward Scissorhands, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Corpse Bride, Blow, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Public Enemies, Don Juan DeMarco, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, The Libertine, Before Night Falls, Benny & Joon, The Astronaut's Wife, Alice in Wonderland, and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus.
Michael Madsen also appeared in Sin City, Wyatt Earp, Reservoir Dogs, Kill Bill: Vol. 1, Kill Bill: Vol. 2, Thelma & Louise, My Boss's Daughter, Scary Movie 4, Green Lantern: First Flight, and The Doors.
Bruno Kirby also appeared in Good Morning, Vietnam and When Harry Met Sally....
James Russo also appeared in My Own Private Idaho and Beverly Hills Cop.
Anne Heche also appeared in Wag the Dog, Birth, Spread, and Prozac Nation.
Mike Newell also appeared in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Pushing Tin, Four Weddings and a Funeral, and Mona Lisa Smile.