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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.7 / 100
1997·Biography / Crime / Drama·2h 7m

DONNIE BRASCO

“In 1978, the US government waged a war against organized crime. One man was left behind the lines.”

An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and identifies more with the mafia life at the expense of his regular one.

Above the Line
Mike Newell·DirectorPaul Attanasio·ScreenplayPeter Sova·Director of PhotographyPatrick Doyle·Original Music ComposerJon Gregory·Editor
Cast
Johnny Depp·Donnie Brasco / Joseph D. 'Joe' PistoneAl Pacino·Benjamin 'Lefty' RuggieroMichael Madsen·Dominick 'Sonny Black' NapolitanoBruno Kirby·Nicholas 'Nicky' SantoraJames Russo·PaulieAnne Heche·Maggie PistoneŽeljko Ivanek·Tim CurleyBrian Tarantina·BrunoRocco Sisto·Richard 'Richie' GazzoZach Grenier·Dr. Berger
Full Crew
(8 credits)
Directing· 1
Mike Newell·Director
Writing· 1
Paul Attanasio·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Peter Sova·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Jon Gregory·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Patrick Doyle·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Louis DiGiaimo·ProducerMark Johnson·ProducerGail Mutrux·Producer
By the Numbers
84.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
88%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$125M
ROI 257%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious, Intense
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features two men walking side-by-side. The man on the left wears a brown leather jacket, a black shirt, and blue jeans. The man on the right we”

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Key Elements
Leather JacketPlaid OvercoatFedoraNewspaper
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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