15 Best Al Pacino Movies of All Time
6. Donnie Brasco (1997)
"Donnie Brasco" is a 1997 American crime drama film directed by Mike Newell, starring Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, and Michael Madsen. The film is based on the true story of Joseph D. Pistone, an FBI undercover agent who infiltrated the Mafia.
In the movie, Al Pacino plays the role of Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero, a seasoned mob hitman. Johnny Depp portrays the title character, Donnie Brasco, who is actually Joseph Pistone in deep cover, using Donnie Brasco as his alias.
The story follows the relationship between Lefty and Donnie, as the two become close friends and colleagues within the Mafia family. Donnie's professional and personal lives become intertwined, putting both his job and life at risk.