"The film is based on the true story of Joseph D. Pistone, an FBI undercover agent who infiltrated the Bonanno crime family in New York City during the 1970s, under the alias Donnie Brasco, aka, "The Jewel Man". Brasco maneuvers his way into the confidence of an aging hit-man, Lefty Ruggiero, who vouches for him. As Donnie moves deeper into the Mafia, he realizes that not only is he crossing the line between federal agent and criminal, but also leading his friend Lefty to an almost certain death."-Wikipedia.
At first I felt that I'd seen enough Mafia expose movies, but this grew on me until by the end I was really liking it. It helps that its based on an interesting true story, and stars the likes of Johnny Depp (who uncharacteristically underplays his part to effect) as the FBI agent and Al "Crime Movie Legend" Pacino as Lefty. Also if you've read this blog you know I love close to anything with a gritty 1970's backdrop. ***1/2
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