Balistrieri had in fact discovered that Conte was an FBI informant, but did not bother to inform the Bonanno bosses or Ruggiero. Lefty [1] The original focus of the operation was to infiltrate big-time fences and truck hijackings that would in turn lead to the Mafia. Thanks to Ruggiero, Pistone was exonerated and Mirra was sent packing. Edit, It was a King's Court matchbox, from the club Lefty was trying to open without Sonny knowing. Lefty: Bullshit. 10 and at the Office of Naval Intelligence for three years before being sworn into the FBI on July 7, 1969, and assigned to Jacksonville, Florida. [5] Pacino and Depp were ultimately cast in the co-starring roles, and Pistone was hired as a consultant to help them develop their characters. Lefty: [standing next to Donnie's car at night] There's the boss. [18][1], The Mafia put out a $500,000 contract on Pistone and kicked the Bonanno family off the Commission. Director Mike Newell Writers Joseph D. Pistone Richard Woodley Her best friend is Karen Gravano, son of Sammy The Bull Gravano who was one the highest ranking mobsters in the world at one-time, number 2 behind John Gotti. Ruggiero and Cersani were lookouts and were sent in after to clean up the massacre and dispose of the bodies, along with Napolitano, James Episcopia and Robert Caposio. An imposing mafia hit man, one Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero needs some advice on a jewel he as been given as collateral. [7] He attended Paterson State College (now William Paterson University),[5] obtaining a degree in anthropology in 1965. It's also unlikely he would steal his wife's diamond ring and sell it for money, unless he was that broke, otherwise she'd likely sell it herself. New Theory Magazine is designed to offer you a view from the inside out. Nothing here is as it seems: the jewel is a fake, Lefty isn't a made man and the guy giving him advice, expert jewel thief Donnie Brasco, is in truth . Product Information. So, you know, I had no way of getting rid of a wire.. Donnie Brasco? He wanted to continue until he was set to become a made man that December; Napolitano would lie about his "making his bones" (participating in a Mafia-ordered hit) to prove his loyalty. He's also set to reprise his Jack Sparrow role for a fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film, which is supposed to start shooting later this year. Metacritic Reviews. ISBN -340-66637-4) is a 1988 autobiographical crime book written by Joseph D. Pistone (assisted by Richard Woodley) about his story as an FBI agent going undercover and infiltrating the Mafia. Edit. Goals Edit, Apparently it's an old rule created after the "Mustache Petes" were ostracized. Black was promoted to underboss, which put him second-in-command only to the Bonanno family boss, Rusty Restelli. [24], While Pistone's infiltration decimated the Bonanno family, the family was consequently not a main target in the Mafia Commission Trial that saw the top leadership of the Five Families sent to prison, as the Bonannos had already been kicked off the Commission. [3] From 2006 to 2008, she starred in the series 'Men in Trees,' and from 2009 to 2011, she co-starred with Thomas Jane in acclaimed HBO series 'Hung.' And so, in the twilight of his career, he takes a young jewel thief named Donnie Brasco under his wing and teaches him the ways of the mob. But then disaster struck. Wikimedia Commons/YouTubeTony Mirra and Sonny Black. Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. March 05, 19973:30 AM. Wikimedia commons Undercover agent Joseph Pistone as Donnie Brasco, with the lowlevel wiseguy who took him under his wing, Benjamin "Lefty Guns" Ruggiero. "[20], According to Charles Taylor in his review for Salon.com, both Pacino and Depp are "in top form"; in remarking on Pacino's frequent collaborations with younger actors (Sean Penn, John Cusack), Taylor called Donnie Brasco "the best in this series of duets" and singled out Pacino's skills: "His final scene is all the more heartbreaking for the economy of gesture and feeling he brings it. When Lefty was arrested he was in a car being driven to a meeting. However, by 1978, Ruggiero was back in debt again to Marangello. In 1979, Bonanno boss Carmine Galante was murdered, creating a power vacuum in the family. ', Then:Zeljko Ivanek played Tim Curley, an FBI associate. Love or hate her; you need to respect her. In 1997, the book was made into a feature film titled Donnie Brasco . In the late 1970's, FBI agent Joe Pistone poses as jewel expert Donnie Brasco to win the trust of ageing mob middleman Lefty Ruggiero. Congressmen taking bribes. Summary: Al Pacino and Johnny Depp head an all-star cast in this gangland thriller about an undercover FBI agent who befriends a hitman to gain entry to the mob. [4] Ruggiero joined the Bonanno family organization as a young man, serving as a street soldier under caporegime Michael Sabella. Ruggiero mentored Brasco and eventually promised to sponsor him for membership in the family. In 1978 New York City, Lefty Ruggiero, an aging enforcer in the Bonanno crime family, meets Joe Pistone, a young undercover FBI agent posing as jewel thief "Donnie Brasco". The contract was dropped by Paul Castellano, who headed the Commission, as he thought killing a federal agent would "attract too much attention". Watching nature documentaries.Having Donnie over to his house for dinner. After the mafia's street boss is killed, Sonny Red assumes his position and Sonny Black becomes the new captain. An imposing mafia hit man, one Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero needs some advice on a jewel he as been given as collateral. [11][2] However, Pistone's superiors decided that the operation was becoming too dangerous and set an end date of July 26, 1981. A play based on Donnie Brasco opened at the Pennsylvania Playhouse. Sonny Black becomes the new boss and orders Donnie to kill Sonny Red's son, Bruno, so that Donnie can officially become a member of their family. The Lefty depicted in this film was actually based off several different mobsters Joe Pistone met while infiltrating the Bonnano family, including soldier Anthony Mirra as well as Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. As I look at the ravaged state of New Yorks Five Families and its Mafia Commission today, I feel more than satisfied that my unfinished business is finally finished. The above quote was made by former undercover FBI agent Joseph Pistone, better known by his alias Donnie Brasco. Donnie Brasco. Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who is given an assignment to. A shot is heard, but it turns out to be Joe Pistone on the rifle range. Physical Strength He is well known for being the individual who introduced FBI Special Agent Joseph "Donnie Brasco" Pistone into the Bonanno family. [8], Donnie Brasco was released on DVD in October 2000 as a "special edition" with bonus materials such as commentary tracks. They tried calling but Balistrieri never returned their calls. He also has a strong attitude toward Lefty as well as he seems tense when trying to convince him that the ring is real.The final thing is when Donnie takes a few punches at him, he gives in to Donnie's demands, which impresses Lefty, and demands that the owner give him his car. The film earned $11.6 million from 1,503 theaters during its opening weekend. Special agent Joseph Pistone lives with his wife under an assumed name in a undisclosed location." Banks.' Undercover agent Joseph Pistone as Donnie Brasco. Pistone also exposed the Mafias drug distribution chain that operated out of pizzerias and other shops within New York. His first contacts were within the Colombo crime family, but they were strictly small-time criminals fencing perfume and leather jackets who didnt have access to the upper echelon mobsters Pistone needed to know. Lefty hates above all to be made a fool - to be made a "dumski." [33] A Secrets of the Dead episode, "Gangland Graveyard", features Pistone and his infiltration of the Mafia as part of the long-running investigation into the murder of three Mafia captains by Massino. He is well known for his friendship and mentorship of FBI undercover agent Joseph D. Pistone, who Ruggiero knew as Donnie Brasco. Pistone was an undercover FBI agent posing as an expert jewel thief named Donnie Brasco. He has such a commanding presence on screen and nobody in cinematic history can scream as well as him (though Gene Hackman is damn good). It was released in the United Kingdom on May 2, 1997. [20] Pistone publicly testified for the first time on August 2, 1982. Ruggiero had never served time in prison; he had been arrested many times, but never jailed. Review. Though, he also starred in the HBO films 'You Don't Know Jack' and the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated 'Phil Spector,' and up next he'll appear in David Gordon Green's 'Manglehorn.' Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI mole who integrates himself into the Mafia pecking order by posing as "jewel man" Donnie Brasco. Up next, Nelson stars in 'The Homesman,' directed by Tommy Lee Jones. That was Sonny's way of telling Lefty he knew what they were up to. His next contact was Tony Mirra, who was considerably more important in the Mafia hierarchy. (1997) / . [1] Although Pistone resigned from the FBI in 1986, he continued to testify when called upon,[23] including at the Pizza Connection Trial. [8][9][10] On August 29, 1981, the FBI intercepted and arrested Ruggiero. He also ends up forming a genuine bond with Lefty, who is struggling with family issues and a lifetime of debt. External Reviews [19] FBI agents visited Mafia bosses in New York and advised them not to murder Pistone. Black was furious and threatened to kill agent Robb. The end title cards state that the evidence collected by Pistone in the Donnie Brasco operation led to over 200 indictments and over 100 convictions. He finds his loyalties divided when Lefty Ruggiero, a jaded hit man, takes him on as a protg and places real trust in him. Donnie Brasco 1997 R 2h 7m IMDb RATING 7.7 /10 316K YOUR RATING Rate POPULARITY 2,272 166 Play trailer 0:37 1 Video 99+ Photos Biography Crime Drama An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life, at the expense of his regular one. Katz's Delicatessen - 205 East Houston Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. [4] Pistone detailed his undercover experience in his 1988 book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, the basis of the 1997 film about his life. | Meanwhile, trouble was brewing within the Bonanno family ranks. "[18], Critics praised Depp's performance especially: a Salon.com review hailed Depp's performance as "sensational. It's often confusing to know what terms mean why they all have different names.Connected Guy is an Associate to a mafia family. After the deaths of the three capos, the rebellion against Rastelli was quashed. Lefty Ruggiero (born Benjamin Ruggiero; April 19, 1926 - November 24, 1994 [nb 1]) was an American mobster in the Bonanno crime family. Pistone's marriage with his wife Maggie continues to worsen due to long absences while undercover, leaving her alone to look after their three daughters. The body of reputed Mafia leader Carmine Galante is covered by New York police detectives here July 12 at a Brooklyn restaurant after Galante and his associate, identified as Nino Cappolla, were shot to death as they ate lunch. However, the friendships Pistone developed with Mirra and Ruggiero gave the FBI the chance to infiltrate the Mafia. [2] Pistone also had vending machine dealings with Frank Balistrieri of the Milwaukee crime family. He played Governor James Devlin on the HBO series 'Oz,' and had recurring roles on '24,' 'Damages,' 'True Blood' and 'Big Love.' director of photography Film Editing by Jon Gregory Casting By The Bonannos blamed Black and Ruggiero for letting an informant into their ranks. However, Sonny Black reaches out to Trafficante first and secures the deal before they do. Donnie Brasco real name Joseph Pistone was an FBI agent responsible for taking down the Bonanno crime family, one of the infamous Five Families of the mafia that is featured in. Balistrieri wanted to meet Ruggieros partner Joseph Pistone. Watching Pacino as more of a bumbling old-timer instead of the steely-eyed, calculating Godfather, or psychotic Tony Montana showed a side of Pacino seldom seen. Get promoted to skipper in the Mafia. In the early days, Pistone didnt wear a wire because I was with these guys on a daily or nightly basis. Soon "Lefty" made Donnie Brasco his new business associate. Thus younger mobsters wanted to dissociate themselves from Mustache Petes (who had big mustaches), and did so by outlawing mustaches altogether. Getty ImagesJoseph Pistone after the undercover investigation. Lefty teaches Donnie the rules of the Mafia and introduces him to members of his crew, including Sonny Black, Nicky, Paulie, and rival crew leader Sonny Red. Ive had the pleasure of knowing Ramona Rizzo for about ten years now as Ive always found her to be a straight shooter no matter what the circumstance. Fox Show.'. [15] In his print review, Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave it three and a half stars out of four: the film had one of Pacino's best performances, and, according to Ebert, Donnie Brasco was rare in depicting "two men who grow to love each other, within the framework of a teacher-student relationship. (directed by) Writing Credits ( WGA) Cast (in credits order) verified as complete Produced by Music by Patrick Doyle . At this time, Ruggiero joined the crew of Dominick "Sonny Black" Napolitano, a strong Rastelli supporter. [7], Donnie Brasco premiered in Century City, California on February 24, 1997. In front of Pistone, he once explained: "As a wiseguy you can lie, you can cheat, you can steal, you can finagle, you can cause a ruckusyou can do anything and nobody can say a word about it. Hi. Maggie shovels snow and complains about the cold at the same time that Lefty and Donnie are in Florida, reading. The FAQ items below may give away important plot points. I had the opportunity to interview Michael Mota who is the founder of Virtual New Theory Magazine is an online platform for forward thinkers. FBI agents reveal Donnie's true identity as an undercover FBI agent to Sonny Black. She was born into the street life during its Twilight years. In September 1981, Black disappeared after being called to a sitdown with mob bosses. The SopranosCon CEO Is Making It a Reality. Kings Court was still bringing in a healthy turnover from loan sharking and bookmaking, so despite the raid, Black told agents Robb and Pistone he would recommend their membership to the Mafia to his superiors. He didn't freak out because he knew he couldn't outrun this, he was completely calm, stood up, kissed his wife, leaves his jewelry and the car's keys in the house, and then delivered the final line that broke me: "And listen to me, if Donnie calls , tell him if it was gonna be anyone, I'm glad it was him. Donnie Brasco is a crime drama staring Al Pacino (Lefty), and Johnny Depp (Donnie) set in the Mafia gangland of 1970's New York. FBIUndercover agent Joseph Pistone as Donnie Brasco. She is an actress, known for Donnie Brasco (1997), Law & Order (1990) and Safe (1995). He left the life and eventually became a Christian speaker. Yes, I am going to make the bold claim that this is his best work. [1] In Florida, Pistone worked with another FBI agent working undercover as Tony Rossi. And Donnie grows increasingly fond of the irresistible Lefty. In 2007, Sony released an DVD "Extended Cut" featuring an extra 20 minutes footage (taking the running time up to 147 minutes). [36], "Donnie Brasco" redirects here. He had a reputation as a killer but on a daily basis was not prone to violence. Donnie Brasco Having Donnie over to his house for dinner. "I represent you. On Nov. 24, 1994, he died of testicular cancer. Donnie Brasco: Yeah, it's like in the army. Donnie Brasco: Directed by Mike Newell. As time passes Donnie gets tighter and tighter into the mob, rising up when boss Sonny Black gets bumped up. Ruggiero was also called, but on his way, the Feds picked him up and he was taken into protective custody. Pistone followed a simple Mafia pay structure. -340-66637-4. Pistone detailed his undercover experience in his 1988 book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia. 1982)", "Tight-hit Family Close Cuz Chosen to Kill 'Brasco' Wiseguy", "Family Ties Made It Easy to Whack Cuz: Mob Thug", "After 20 years, ex-agent applauds mob bust", "6 Get Jail Terms in Rackets Case Tied to Mobsters", "Fact file: Who is Joe Pistone a.k.a. Napolitano later contacted Pistone, whom he hoped to make a made man,[8] to murder Alphonse "Sonny Red" Indelicato's son, Anthony "Bruno" Indelicato,[9] who had previously evaded death after missing a May 1981 meeting which left Indelicato, Phillip Giaccone, and Dominick Trinchera dead. 1979. He got the nickname "Two Guns" because when he went out on a hit, he liked to use two guns. 1979. Brasco was able to convince Ruggiero that he did not know the boat's owner was related to the FBI.[6]. Ramona Rizzo, Karen Gravano, Micky Ward (The Fighter Inspiration) and me. After months of planning, in September 1976, Pistone started his undercover operationan operation that was initially intended to last for around six months turned into several years. You know how this works? All right?". Over the next few months, both men avoided the Bonanno bosses. When Pistone's operation was ended on July 26, 1981, the FBI intercepted and arrested Ruggiero on August 29, 1981. [5], He worked for a year as a teacher at Paterson School No. Weeks went by and Ruggiero and Pistone hadnt heard from the Milwaukee mob boss. For his autobiography, see, FBI surveillance photo of Pistone as Donnie Brasco, Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, "FBI Agent 'Donnie Brasco' Recalls Life in the Mafia", "Undercover Agent Describes Discussions of Mob Murders", "United States v. Napolitano, 552 F. Supp. 465 (S.D.N.Y. Ruggiero made Pistone an associate of the Bonanno family in early 1977. Maggie shovels snow and complains about the cold at the same time that Lefty and Donnie are in Florida, reading. Pistone finally found his ticket into the New York Mafia after Mirra introduced him to Benjamin Lefty Guns Ruggiero. Donnie is an associate, as he is not a member and proving to the Bonannos he is a good earner.Wiseguy is a soldier or Soldato a made man in a crime family. At the same time, Ruggiero and Brasco started a bookmaking operation out of the store. He is well known for his friendship and mentorship of FBI undercover agent Joseph D. Pistone, who Ruggiero knew as Donnie Brasco. So, the FBI sent Pistone to Florida, where he helped another undercover operation designed to bring down Santo Trafficante, the head of the Florida mob. Almost immediately Mirra discovered that Pistone was making a lot of money under Black. Ruggiero developed a close friendship with Brasco, which caused friction with his old friend Mirra, who had originally introduced Brasco to Ruggiero. Ruggiero once nearly discovered Brasco's true identity. Lower in the ranks, there was a change in leadership for Ruggiero and Pistone. She points out that the book was much more accurate than the movie as she actually sat down directly with Al Pacino and asked him to portray Lefty correctly (she definitely has balls). Initially, Pistone planned on spending six months inside the Mafia, but it took more than six months just to be introduced to mobsters. Infiltrator Says Mob Chief Told of Slayings", "Agent Tells About Tension in Bonanno Group", "Top Bonanno Charged In '81 Mobster Rubout", "Donnie Brasco' Agent Helping Scotland Yard", "Real life Donnie Brasco vows to find 250m stolen art haul", "A part of the Donnie Brasco story comes to Pennsylvania Playhouse", "Review: The true Donnie Brasco comes to life on Pennsylvania Playhouse stage", "Donnie Brascoe - Mafia's Greatest Hits: Yesterday TV", "Secrets of the Dead. Mafia soldier He was played by Al Pacino, who also portrayed Michael Corleone in the Godfather film series, John Milton in The Devil's Advocate, Big Boy in Dick Tracy, Tony Montana in Scarface, David Fisk in Righteous Kill, Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, Richard III in Looking for Richard, Carlito Brigante in Carlito's Way, Walter Burke in The Recruit, Willy Bank in Ocean's Thirteen, Roy Cohn in Angels in America, and Wilhelm Zuchs in Hunters. They get the ultimate protection, meaning no one can touch you or they will get killed. What are the differences between the theatrical version and Special Edition? Ruggiero soon became successful in bookmaking, extortion and loansharking rackets. Instead, Ruggiero defended Pistone. Ruggiero told his lawyer "He'll never go against us." His father, Fiori Ruggiero worked as a truck driver and his mother, Frances, was a household . In the film, some of the men in the mob are referred to as a skipper, connected guy or wiseguy. He's barely more than a soldier. [6], Shortly thereafter, on August 17, 1981, Napolitano was murdered for having allowed an FBI agent to infiltrate the family; he was shot dead and his hands were cut off. They stuck to their homeland traditions, which the newer generation of Americanized mafiosi considered to be outdated and stubborn. We had John Alite on the show as he talked about it not being a comfortable life and is far from the glamorous portrayal of the Godfather (still the best movie of all time Part 2 that is). Recently, he appeared in '12 Years a Slave' and 'Saving Mr. Joe Pistone is an undercover FBI agent ordered to infiltrate the mob as Donnie Brasco. When Pistone's book, Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia was published in 1988, Louis DiGiaimo, who worked as a casting director for Barry Levinson, was a childhood acquaintance of Joseph D. Pistone, and served as a consultant for the book, bought the film rights. After the crew travels down there, Lefty plans with Donnie to run Gazzo's club on their own in order to impress Florida mob boss Santo Trafficante Jr. [6] After the Bonanno leadership learned the truth, they immediately went after the men who brought Brasco into their midst. A TriStar Pictures release. Now 78, Pistone is arguably the most influential law enforcement officer in American history, exceeding the likes of Wyatt Earp and Eliot Ness. Now:Depp went on to appear in 'Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas' and 'Blow,' and has reunited with Tim Burton several times over the years, starring in 'Sleepy Hollow,' 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,' 'Sweeney Todd,' 'Alice in Wonderland' and 'Dark Shadows,' although their work together has been critically divisive with many wondering if the two should take a creative break from one another. (music by) Cinematography by Peter Sova . After Galante's murder, Philip Rastelli took over, running the organization from prison. In 1978, FBI agent Joe Pistone ( Johnny Depp ), aka Donnie Brasco, goes deep under cover within a Brooklyn mob organization. Donnie Brasco. Katz's Delicatessen - 205 East Houston Street, Lower East Side, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. For the Spanish-language television series based on the film, see, "Donnie Brasco: Out from the Shadows", featurette appearing on, The Playlist. The book was adapted for the screenplay by American screenwriter Paul Attanasio. ', Now:Giamatti went on to appear in 'The Truman Show' and 'Saving Private Ryan,' but it was the 2003 indie film 'American Splendor,' in which he played underground comic book writer Harvey Pekar, that really got audiences taking him seriously as a leading man. He also latched onto 'Donnie Brasco' Lefty died of cancer in 1994. During the 1970s, he purchased a social club in Little Italy. On its opening day, Sonny's club is raided by corrupt Miami Police officers on Trafficante's payroll as a favor for Sonny Red. Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, Little Caesar Salvatore Maranzano created the American Mafia. The FBI intercedes before Donnie is forced to do anything, and the investigation ends. With that, Lefty and the others rise to the leadership of their mafia family. Depp also played Captain Jack Sparrow in all four 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films, and recently starred in 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Transcendence.' [5] Pistone's original mission had been to infiltrate truck hijacking and fencing rings. Lefty Ruggiero (born Benjamin Ruggiero; April 19, 1926 November 24, 1994[nb 1]) was an American mobster in the Bonanno crime family. Edit, FBI special agent Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) goes undercover in order to infiltrate a New York City mafioso faction. Befrriended by aging hit man Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero (Al Pacino), Pistone (using the alias "Donnie Brasco") begins to identify with the mafia life, to the expense of his own. Thanks to his conversations with Ruggiero and Black, Pistone gathered enough names to put 120 top Mafiosi behind bars. Both were set to appear in court until the FBI intervened and had the trials shutdown as Black still had a bigger part to play in Pistones undercover operation. ', Now:Ivanek is one of those great "that guy" actors, whose name you might not know, but whose face you definitely recognize from films like 'Hannibal,' 'Black Hawk Down,' 'Live Free or Die Hard,' 'In Bruges' and 'The Bourne Legacy.' Pistone was a consultant on Donnie Brasco to add authenticity to the fictionalized portrayals and settings. As a part-owner, Ruggiero was able to put himself on the company payroll with a $5,000-a-month "no-show" job. Yes, yes, and let me explain myself. FBI agents visit Sonny Black's hangout and reveal Donnie's true identity to the crew. Pistone lives with his wife under an assumed name in an undisclosed location, with a $500,000 open contract on his head. After Donnie convinces Sonny Black's crew to go visit a nightclub owner he knows in Florida named Richie Gazzo (who is also an FBI agent). Donnie Brasco is a 1997 gangster drama film directed by Mike Newell and starring Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. ", "F.B.I. Pistone often had a job convincing his FBI superiors to give him cash when there was little information to report. The success of the operation hinged on Pistones fictitious alias of jewel thief Donnie Brasco so that they could gain the trust of key members in the New York Mafia. Lefty Ruggiero in my mind was the ultimate wiseguy. Depp was previously known for starring in the Tim Burton films 'Edward Scissorhands' and 'Ed Wood,' as well as films like 'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' and 'Benny and Joon.'. "Are you talking about the same Al Pacino that did Scarface, Heat, AND the Godfather movies" you ask. [1] His co-workers, friends, and informants had no idea what had happened to him. [6][1] For the undercover operation, the false identity of Donald "Donnie" Brasco was created, with a backstory that involved work as a low-level jewel thief. Yes, I am going to make the bold claim that this is his best work. They get into a scuffle and make a deal for his car stay quiet about the incident. When the FBI decides that it is time to pull the plug on the operation, Donnie realizes that, if he walks away, Ruggiero will certainly be the one punished. I went in Donnie Brasco completely blind, only two things Iknew were that Pacino and Depp were in it, so I naively expected Pacino to be the boss, the big guy in the room, and Depp his son maybe, something like that. Apply now for our private advertising service. 465 (S.D.N.Y. Personality confrontational, proud, crude. Sonny Black also orders Lefty to kill Nicky for lying about a drug deal and suspecting he snitched on the crew in Florida.
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