Donnie Brasco (1997)

Mike Newell directed Donnie Brasco, a 1997 American crime drama film. Joseph Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who has infiltrated one of the major Mafia families in New York and is now known as Donnie Brasco. In order to get deeper undercover, he develops a relationship with mafia hitman Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero (Al Pacino). Pistone must decide whether or not to complete his task, knowing that it would result in the murder of his new friend.

Donnie Brasco premiered on February 24, 1997, in Century City, and was distributed by TriStar Pictures on February 28, 1997. The film was a box office hit, grossing $124.9 million against a $35 million budget, and receiving positive critical reviews. The film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Mike Newell
Starring: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby
Release dates: February 24, 1997 (Century City, California)/February 28, 1997 (United States)
Running time: 127 minutes