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1997 · 127 min · R

Donnie Brasco

Directed by Mike Newell · Crime, Drama, Thriller

Donnie Brasco (1997) is a Crime film, directed by Mike Newell set in New York City and Miami during the 1970s. It runs 127 minutes and is rated R.

A organized crime and con artist, with a bleak and tense tone. Themes of identity, betrayal, and family & loyalty run throughout.

Composer
Patrick Doyle
Cinematography
Peter Sova
Cast
Johnny DeppAl PacinoMichael MadsenBruno KirbyJames RussoAnne HecheŽeljko IvanekBrian Tarantina

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York CityMiami
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Organized CrimeCon Artist
Themes
IdentityBetrayalFamily & Loyalty
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Two Hander
Pacing
Measured
Based on
True Story

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