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"FBI agent Joseph Pistone impersonates jewel broker Donnie Brasco in order to infiltrate a crime family."
"Adopting the persona of Brasco means that Pistone is increasingly unable to shed the traits of a Mafioso even when off duty, further alienating his estranged wife. Brasco/Pistone is increasingly drawn into a maelstrom of personal conflict, uncertain of where his loyalties lie. 'Donnie Brasco' is a study of male friendship, masculinity and conflict of duty that fits neatly into the crime/mafia genre."@en
"Posing as jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is granted entranceinto 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 gangstermentor he has come to respect and admire. From acclaimed director Mike Newell (Four Weddings and a Funeral), and featuring an extraordinary supporting cast including Michael Madsen, Anne Heche, Bruno Kirby and James Russo."
"An account of Pistone's experiences as an undercover FBI agent who successfully infiltrated the dangerous world of the Mafia in the '70s and how his personal feelings almost led to his death."@en
"Un agente dell'FBI, Joe Pistone, si infiltra all'interno della mafia con il nome di Donnie Brasco, conquista la fiducia di Lefty, un gangster, e ottiene molte informazioni sull'organizzazione. Fin qui tutto liscio, ma tra i due nasce anche una vera amicizia."
"Based on the true story of FBI agent Joe Pistone's infiltration of the violent mafia underworld."
"This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York."
"This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York."@en
"In the mid-1970s, FBI agent Joseph D/. Pistone infiltrated the violent Mafia underworld, getting closer to its inner circle than any U.S. law officer ever had. This is based on his true story."--Container."
"The true story of Donnie Brasco, who lived with the mob for years as an undercover agent, before revealing his true identity."
"Un policier infiltre la Mafia."
"1978, New-York. L'agent Joe Pistone a été désigné par le FBI pour s'infiltrer dans le clan Bonano, une des familles les plus puissantes de la mafia New-Yorkaise. Pour mener à bien sa mission, il contacte un modeste et naif tueur de l'organisation : Lefty Ruggiero en se faisant passer pour un joaillier du nom de Donnie Brasco. Flatté du respect que lui montre Donnie, Lefty prend le jeune agent sous sa protection et le présente à ses complices."
"Negli anni Settanta, l'agente dell'FBI Joe Pistone lascia la famiglia e si infiltra nella mafia col nome di Donnie Brasco. Diventa un gangster che deve provare la sua assoluta lealtà e la disponibilità a commettere crimini per essere accettato nella banda. Donnie entra in confidenza con Lefty Ruggiero, anziano killer piuttosto cinico, che non è mai arrivato ai vertici e ora vede nel rapporto col giovane la possibilità di un futuro diverso. Lefty garantisce per Donnie nei confronti dei grandi capi, e tutto sembra andare per il meglio, ma alla lunga l'amicizia diventa tale che Donnie non riesce più ad essere distaccato emotivamente dal compito che sta svolgendo. Così i rapporti con la moglie e le figliolette si deteriorano sempre più e Donnie si trova invischiato in qualcosa che non aveva previsto ..."@it
"This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone (Depp) as he infiltrates the mafia of New York."
"This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone (Depp) as he infiltrates the mafia of New York."@en
""An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the Mafia life [at] the expense of his regular one"--Internet movie database, as viewed on September 23, 1998."@en
"In the mid-1970's FBI agent Joe Pistone infiltrated the violent Mafia underworld, getting closer to its inner circle than any U.S. law officer ever had. This is based on his true story."@en
"Mike Newell broke away from his established oeuvre of lighthearted English comedies to direct the crime drama 'Donnie Brasco'. Joe Pistone is a policeman sent to work undercover, posing as a criminal under the alias Donnie Brasco. Brasco's assignment is to infiltrate the tight, secretive Mafia network. His attempts to succeed in this are greatly enhanced by his association and subsequent friendship with Lefty, a washed-up Mafia man, well past his prime and perhaps even his usefulness for the Mob. As Brasco rises through the Mafia ranks, he is forced to confront the reality that the end of the assignment will most assuredly result in his friend Lefty's death. In the course of his duty Brasco is forced to enact some violent undertakings, which transgress his moral code, in order to maintain his cover."@en
"The true story of an FBI undercover agent (Johnny Depp) who becomes Donnie Brasco, "The Jewel Man", to infiltrate one of the mob families. Donnie manoevres his way into the confidence of ageing hit-man, Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino) who trusts Donnie and vouches for him to the mob. But Lefty and Donnie become friends when they should be enemies. As Donnie moves deeper into the Mafia chain of command, he realises he is not only crossing the line between federal agent and criminal, but is also leading Lefty to an almost certain death sentence."@en
"Join host Bill Kurtis as American justice explores the true story of Joseph D. Pistone, former F.B.I. agent, who posed as a jewel thief named Donnie Brasco to infiltrate the Mafia in the 1970s."@en
"Based on a true story, and adapted from the book by Joe Pistone and Richard Woodley, about Pistone's infiltration of the mob underground for the FBI, and his gradual acceptance of the mob family."
"Based on a true story, and adapted from the book by Joe Pistone and Richard Woodley, about Pistone's infiltration of the mob underground for the FBI, and his gradual acceptance of the mob family."@en
"SUMMARY: "This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York. Befriending Lefty Ruggiero, Pistone (under the name Donnie Brasco) is able to embed himself in a mafia faction lead by Sonny Black. Ruggiero and Pistone become tight as the group goes about collecting money for 'the bosses'. Eventually, the group become big time when Black himself becomes a boss, all the while Pistone collects evidence. However, the trials and tribulations of the undercover work become more than Pistone can bear. His marriage falls apart and to top it off, the mafia suspect a mole in the organization. The real dilemma is afforded to Pistone, who knows if he walks away from the mafia, Ruggiero will be the one punished." IMDB"
"They were unstoppable, untouchable, uncontrollable. They were the Mafia, a law unto themselves and no-one could get to them. Until an FBI agent broke ranks and infiltrated their violent underworld, getting closer to its inner circle than any U.S. law officer ever had."@en
"Posing as the hardboiled jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone gains entry into the brutal mob family of fading hitman Lefty Ruggiero, who treats Donnie like a son. As their association deepens, Pistone's life begins to spiral downward, placing everything that's meaningul to him - his marriage, his career and his life - in jeopardy. Based on a true story."@en
"This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York. Posing as a jewel broker he is granted entrance into the violent mob family of aging hitman Lefty Ruggiero. When his personal and professional lives collide, Pistone jeopardizes his marriage, his job, his life and ultimately, the gangster mentor he has come to respect and admire."@en
"El agente del F.B.I Joe Pistone se hará pasar por un gánster para ser aceptado por un grupo de mafiosos. Deberá probar su absoluta lealtad y su disposición para cometer crímenes."@es
"They were unstoppable, untouchable, uncontrollable. They were the Mafia, a law unto themselves and no-one could get to them. Until an FBI agent broke ranks and infiltrated their violent underworld, getting closer to its inner circle than any U.S. law officer ever had. To the force, he was Joe Pistone. The Mafia knew him as Donnie Brasco."@en
"Het verhaal van FBI-agent Donnie Brasco die infiltreert in de maffia van New York en zijn relatie met zijn mentor, de oudere gangster 'Lefty' Ruggiero."
"Joe Pistone is a policeman sent to work undercover, posing as a criminal under the alias Donnie Brasco. Brasco's assignment is to infiltrate the tight, secretive Mafia network. His attempts to succeed in this are greatly enhanced by his association and subsequent friendship with Lefty, a washed-up Mafia man, well past his prime and perhaps even his usefulness for the Mob. As Brasco rises through the Mafia ranks, he is forced to confront the reality that the end of the assignment will most assuredly result in his friend Lefty's death. In the course of his duty Brasco is forced to enact some violent undertakings, which transgress his moral code, in order to maintain his cover."
"One of the best gangster movies, Al Pacino and Johnny Depp star in this devastating true story of the man who had the power to bring the Mafia down. To the force, he was Joe Pistone. The Mafia knew him as Donnie Brasco. Rated MA."
"This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the Mafia of New York."@en