Donnie Brasco -

In 1976, FBI Special Agent assumed the identity of Donnie Brasco, a jewel thief from Miami. To prepare for the role, Pistone spent months studying the jewelry industry and learning the skills of a high-level burglar, such as cracking safes and identifying precious stones. Joe Pistone, Undercover Agent - FBI

: The heart of the film is the father-son bond between Donnie and Lefty. Donnie realizes that when the FBI pulls him out, Lefty will be the one held responsible—and likely executed—for bringing a "rat" into the family. Why It Stands Out Unlike the grand tragedy of The Godfather or the frantic energy of Goodfellas Donnie Brasco Donnie Brasco

When the film went into production, the casting was a stroke of genius that bridged the gap between the old Hollywood and the new. In 1976, FBI Special Agent assumed the identity

During this time, was "proposed" for membership in the Bonanno family. This meant Pistone had to submit his real fingerprints to the Mafia commission—a nightmare scenario for the FBI, as the prints would reveal his true identity as a federal agent. The Bureau nearly pulled the plug a dozen times, but Pistone insisted on staying in to gather more intelligence. Donnie realizes that when the FBI pulls him