Donnie Brasco

Donnie Brasco: A True Story of Friendship, Loyalty, and Betrayal. In 1978, FBI agent Joe Pistone infiltrates the Bonanno crime family as Donnie Brasco, a jewel thief and Mafia associate. He gains Lefty Ruggiero's trust and becomes embroiled in their criminal activities, all while gathering information for the FBI via wiretap recordings. Donnie forms a genuine bond with Lefty but struggles with the moral implications of his actions. As he becomes further entrenched in the Mafia, his personal life suffers, and he must choose between his duty as a law enforcement officer and his loyalty to his new friends. Meanwhile, Sonny Black, a ruthless and ambitious Mafia member, ascends to leadership and engages in a violent turf war. Donnie finds himself caught in the crossfire, and his allegiance is tested. As tensions rise, Donnie must make a choice that will ultimately decide his fate and the fate of those around him. Will he remain loyal to the Mafia and risk everything, or will he choose to betray his friends and fulfill his duty as an FBI agent? Donnie Brasco is a gripping tale of friendship, loyalty, and betrayal, based on a true story that explores the blurred lines between right and wrong in the world of organized crime.

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Donnie Brasco was released in theaters on February 27, 1997.