Released in 1997 and directed by Mike Newell, Donnie Brasco is a critically acclaimed crime drama depicting FBI agent Joseph Pistone's deep-cover infiltration of the Bonanno crime family. Based on a true story, the film showcases the emotional toll of the undercover operation, highlighted by the central friendship between Al Pacino's Lefty Ruggiero and Johnny Depp's Donnie Brasco. For more details, visit Wikipedia .