: I TAKE NO CREDIT!!!! However, before they can "whack" Donnie they are caught by the FBI and Donnie is taken away. At his barroom hangout, Lefty meets a young man, Donnie Brasco (Johnny Depp), who quickly impresses him with his knowledge of jewels and his tough … They're gonna kill him because he vouched for me. What'd I say? For six long years, Joseph Pistone abandoned his personal life and worked his way up the rungs of the Bonanno crime family as Donnie Brasco. When they send for you, you go in alive, you come out dead, and it's your best friend that does it. The army is some guy you don't know telling you to go whack some other guy you don't know. Lefty Donnie Brasco: You think I hate you? After roughing up the dealer and taking his car, Lefty took Donnie under his wing and taught him the rules and hierarchy of the mafia family he is a part of. In the film, it is implied that Lefty was killed by fellow Bonanno members for allowing Pistone to infiltrate the family. : Punch of salt. : : Lefty : Posing as jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is granted entrance into the violent mob family of aging hit man Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino). There's the boss. But Lefty Ruggiero, the hit man character Pacino plays in ``Donnie Brasco,'' is as far from Michael Corleone (his ``Godfather'' character, for those who don't know) as he can get. : Lefty Benjamin Ruggiero Full Name The army is some guy you don't know telling you to go whack some other guy you don't know. : Now if I said instead, this is a friend of ours that would mean you a made guy. How many times have I had you in my house? Donnie Brasco is a 1997 American crime drama film loosely based on the true story of Joseph D. Pistone, an FBI undercover agent who infiltrated the Mafia Bonanno crime family in New York City during the 1970s, under the alias Donnie Brasco, a.k.a. Lefty Ruggiero is an aging, two-bit hit-man who sees a new future for himself with the smart, young thief Donnie Brasco and enlists him as his protege. I'd die before I'd let anybody touch these pigeons. The dynamic "Brasco" however, soon attracts the attention of crew boss Sonny "Black" Napolitano (Michael Madsen), who begins moving Brasco (and himself) up through the ranks. : Donnie Brasco: Yeah, it's like in the army. [to Donnie, in his kitchen]  This drama about an undercover cop who learns the hidden dangers of working his way inside the mob was based on a true story. : : In 1970s New York City, Lefty Ruggiero, an aging gangster in the Bonanno crime family, is introduced to a jewel thief named Donnie Brasco, who impresses Lefty by threatening a diamond dealer whom Donnie suspects of having sold Lefty a zirconia set ring, priced as a real diamond one. : An imposing mafia hit man, one Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero needs some advice on a jewel he as been given as collateral. Befriending Lefty Ruggiero, Pistone (under the name Donnie Brasco) is able to embed himself in a mafia faction led by Sonny Black. Based on a true story, Donnie Brasco stars Johnny Depp as undercover FBI agent Joe Pistone, who leaves his wife (Anne Heche) and family to infiltrate the mob as the "jewel man" Donnie Brasco. The E&J was just for cooking, however. : Donnie Brasco With Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby. Donnie Brasco. : Lefty Ruggiero A wise guy's always right; even when he's wrong, he's right. And if I come out, this guy Lefty dies. Donnie Brasco Did you know there used to be falcons in New York? Occupation Lefty went to prison but never ratted … A young guy named Donnie and talks disrespectfully to an older guy named Lefty. Donnie's alongside him]  : Donnie Brasco (1997) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. : Thirty years I'm busting my hump. An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life, at the expense of his regular one. Joe Pistone is an undercover FBI agent ordered to infiltrate the mob as Donnie Brasco. I walk out on you. Punch? An imposing mafia hit man, one Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero needs some advice on a jewel he as been given as collateral. Lefty Lefty Ruggiero Official Sites Lefty can believe that he's a somebody when he's one-on-one with Donnie, ushering him into the … : : [while getting shaved at a barber shop]  Aging gangster Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero is introduced to a jewel thief named Donnie Brasco. Wikimedia commons Undercover agent Joseph Pistone as Donnie Brasco, with the lowlevel wiseguy who … He took Donnie along to confront the debtor with the truth. Open Sesame! Pacino’s fellow foot soldiers, Nicky (Bruno Kirby) and Paulie (James Russo), are an excellent fit as “spokes” in the crime wheel. Mobster Lefty is a New York City mob veteran, although he is very tired and wore out from the life he lives. Lefty can't believe his ears]  Watch Donnie Brasco movie trailer and get the latest cast info, photos, movie review and more on TVGuide.com. Type of Villain Lefty is a New York City mob veteran, although he is very tired and wore out from the life he lives. Donnie impresses Lefty by threatening a diamond dealer whom Donnie suspects of selling Lefty a fake ring. [to Donnie in a bar]  Lefty: There's the boss. I say pinch? Lefty As Joe/Donnie gets deeper into the wiseguy life, Lefty takes a fatherly … After the crew travels down there, Lefty plans with Donnie to run Gazzo's club on their own in order to impress Florida mob boss Santo Trafficante Jr. Using the alias "Donnie Brasco," Pistone befriends low-level torpedo Lefty Ruggerio (Al Pacino), who is permanently rooted near the bottom of the Family food chain. : Donnie Brasco is a crime drama staring Al Pacino (Lefty), and Johnny Depp (Donnie) set in the Mafia gangland of 1970's New York. I'm saying their eyesight. Peregrine falcons. That's the same thing as me putting the bullet in … !Link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=Y0AQ26UB Because he stood up for me. Punch or pinch? Lefty 'Could be I found him already. [to Donnie, sitting on the couch in his home]  With Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby. Together the two men enter into a camaraderie that will not allow either one to distance himself emotionally. He was played by Al Pacino, who also portrayed Michael Corleone in the Godfather film series.. History. Bullshit. : Donnie Brasco However in March 1981 dangerous and violent internal developments were unfolding in the Bonnano family. The mobster was also known for his close friendship with and mentorship of FBI Agent Joseph Pistone who worked undercover as ‘Donnie Brasco’. I can't breathe anymore. : Evil-doer The falcons used to hunt 'em and kill 'em off. Al Pacino as Benjamin “Lefty” Ruggiero in Donnie Brasco (1997) Far from elegant but undeniably comfortable, Lefty Ruggiero’s bright red tracksuit subconsciously channels Santa Claus for the aging mobster’s intimate Christmas spent with no one but his nearest and dearest. Donnie Brasco: If I come out alive, this guy, Lefty, ends up dead. Nicky Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who is given an assignment to infiltrate the Mafia; calling himself Donnie Brasco, he befriends Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino), a low-level mob hit man whose personal life is in tatters. They lived across the river. Donnie told him it was a fake and then Lefty tested him once again. Twenty six guys I clipped. : In reality, the FBI picked Ruggiero up before the Mob could kill him.Ruggiero's granddaughter, Ramona Rizzo, stars on VH1's Mob Wives. “I’m a spoke on a wheel,” he describes himself. Lefty begins fouling up the plan by welcoming and instructing Donnie as his surrogate son, since Lefty's real son is no good. When his personal and professional lives collide, Pistone jeopardizes his marriage, his job life and, ultimately, the gangster mentor he has come to respect and admire. : [to Annette, after having been sent for]  Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero is the deuteragonist of the 1997 crime film Donnie Brasco, based on the real life memoirs of undercover FBI special agent Joseph Pistone.. Donnie's alongside him], [In a New York coffee shop that's a hangout for the mob. Donnie Brasco. Alias Lefty Donnie meets Lefty, played by Pacino. REAL faces behind the movies. Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who is given an assignment to infiltrate the Mafia; calling himself Donnie Brasco, he befriends Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino), a low-level mob hit man whose personal life is in tatters. Lefty: Bullshit. Lefty first met Joe Pistone under the alias of "Donnie Brasco" when he was posing as a jewel thief and … Donnie Brasco is a crime drama staring Al Pacino (Lefty), and Johnny Depp (Donnie) set in the Mafia gangland of 1970's New York. I live with that every day. : No, they pass me by! : Nothing here is as it seems: the jewel is a fake, Lefty isn't a made man and the guy giving him advice, expert jewel thief Donnie Brasco… : Their exploits were portrayed in the 1997 film ‘Donnie Brasco’ staring Al Pacino as Ruggiero and Johnny Depp as Joseph Pistone aka Donnie Brasco. You know how this works? : An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life, at the expense of his regular one. And so was he, and so are you. Catching sight of a stranger at the bar, Lefty learns he is Donnie Brasco, a jeweler from Florida, and tries to lay off a diamond ring on him for $8,000. — Lefty Donnie Brasco is a 1997 crime drama staring Al Pacino (Lefty), and Johnny Depp (Donnie) set in the Mafia gangland of 1970's New York. : Most of the movie offered a picture that was accurate and lacked softness, though some of the … Lefty IT'S MADE BY PATRICK DOYLE IN A MOVIE CALLED DONNIE BRASCO!!!! You don't walk out on me. [to Donnie, sitting on the couch in his home]  Lefty I went in front of the skippers, I'm going on the record with you, nobody can touch you now, I'm your man, Jesus Christ couldn't touch you because I represent you, keep your nose clean, be a good earner follow the rules, and who knows? Donnie Brasco appears in an aspect ratio of approximately 2.35:1 on this single-sided, double-layered DVD; the image has been enhanced for 16X9 televisions. Lefty: There's the boss. The mobsters in "Donnie Brasco" (including Pacino, Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby and James Russo) are the grunts and gripers of the Mafia. She's a good woman, Annette. Pistone becomes an FBI agent after spending time working for Naval Intelligence. When his personal and professional lives collide, Pistone jeopardizes his marriage, his job life and, ultimately, the gangster mentor he has come to respect and admire. [sees the front page of a newspaper documenting another crime boss was murdered, to Donnie while in his car]  Donnie Brasco: If I come out alive, this guy, Lefty, ends up dead. While they are in a jail cell, Lefty notes that in order for the police to perform a raid that quickly, someone would have had to rat them out. Lefty Lefty Ruggiero is an aging, two-bit hit-man who sees a new future for himself with the smart, young thief Donnie Brasco and enlists him as his protege. You're calling me a dumbski? Lefty Directed by Mike Newell. Lefty [standing next to Donnie's car at night]  : In the late '70s, FBI agent Joe Pistone (Depp) infiltrates the New York Bonanno crime family, under the alias of Donnie Brasco, where he's mentored by aging low-level hood Lefty (Pacino). : An imposing mafia hit man, one Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero needs some advice on a jewel he as been given as collateral. If I introduce you, I'm responsible for you. That's the same thing as me putting the bullet in his head myself. Anything wrong with you, I go down.” See more ideas about donnie brasco, gangster movies, al pacino. The Palisades is in Jersey, Donnie. And, under him, there's the skipper. Origin However in March 1981 dangerous and violent internal developments were unfolding in the Bonnano family. : From 1976 -1981 Donnie Brasco (aka FBI agent Joe Pistone) spent almost six years undercover in the Bonanno crime family of the New York Cosa Nostra. Crimes How am I gonna get this thing open? Lefty are discussing the advantages of the respective bands while Lefty occasionally peers to the bar and watches Donnie Brasco (Johnny Depp). Lefty from Mulberry Street! Lefty : The real Lefty Ruggiero was arrested before he could be killed. In Queens? After the truth about Donnie is finally uncovered, Lefty realizes he will be killed for letting Donnie into the gang and leaves his valuables behind for his wife before going to face his death with dignity, with his fate not being shown. : You think I'm a rat...? Lefty first met Joe Pistone under the alias of "Donnie Brasco" when he was posing as a jewel thief and suspected a diamond dealer might have ripped Lefty off by selling him a fake ring. Release Dates Sometimes you don't make no fuckin' sense, Donnie. This drama about an undercover cop who learns the hidden dangers of working his way inside the mob was based on a true story. Lefty I'm tellin' ya, Donnie... nothin' but nothin' but right. Donnie Brasco Donnie Brasco: Yeah, it's like in the army. [standing outside the club King's Court before it opens]  Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Who the fuck am I? Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero is the deuteragonist of the 1997 crime film Donnie Brasco, based on the real life memoirs of undercover FBI special agent Joseph Pistone. Lefty [watching him from behind him]  : That means you're a connected guy. They’re part of … Lefty Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who is given an assignment to infiltrate the Mafia; calling himself Donnie Brasco, he befriends Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino), a low-level mob hit man whose personal life is in tatters. Lefty has mounting debts and tries to sell Donnie a diamond for $8k. Lefty has mounting debts and tries to sell Donnie a diamond for $8k. I'm a, a spoke on a wheel. Brasco maneuvers his way into the confidence of an aging hit-man, Lefty Ruggiero (Pacino), who vouches for him. Lefty That's the same thing as me putting the bullet in his head myself. Ruggiero was portrayed by Al Pacino in the 1997 film Donnie Brasco. [Lefty is banging a parking meter very loudly with a hammer, on a table in a bar]. One broad, that's enough for anyone. Physical Strength Lefty Donnie Brasco Michael Madsen, Bruno Kirby, James Russo, and Anne Heche appeared in supporting roles. Posing as jewel broker Donnie Brasco, FBI agent Joseph D. Pistone (Johnny Depp) is granted entrance into the violent mob family of aging hit man Lefty Ruggiero (Al Pacino). If anything should happen to me... make sure Annette gets the car. Punch of salt. : Having Donnie over to his house for dinner. He creates a new identity for himself – Donnie Brasco – a jewel thief from Miami – and finds himself an easy target in “Lefty” Ruggiero – an aging member of the family who’s been passed over. The FBI created the alias of Brasco … “I’m a spoke on a wheel,” he describes himself. Red soft-shell tracksuit with gray-and-black accents : Lefty : https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Lefty?oldid=4060871. The film, written by Paul Attanasio, is based on the 1988 nonfiction book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia by Joseph D. Pistone, and Richard Woodley. : Lefty : [to Donnie, while sitting in his living room] A guy like you don't touch a made guy, you know what I did yesterday? You're gonna walk out on me? Lefty [to Donnie in a bar]  After the mafia's street boss is killed, Sonny Red assumes his position and Sonny Black becomes the new captain. He first goes undercover to infiltrate a theft ring. Donnie Brasco (1997) Al Pacino as Lefty. A wiseguy never pays for his drinks. Lefty is angered by this, believing his reputation was passed over and because he provided for Sonny Black's family while Sonny was in prison. Donnie Brasco is a crime drama staring Al Pacino (Lefty), and Johnny Depp (Donnie) set in the Mafia gangland of 1970's New York. I love these fuckin' pigeons. How can John Wayne die? I don't hate you. Sonny Black Nothing here is as it seems: the jewel is a fake and the guy giving him advice, expert jewel thief Donnie Brasco, is in … You know what we do when we find that rat, right, Lefty? Donnie Brasco is a 1997 crime drama staring Al Pacino (Lefty), and Johnny Depp (Donnie) set in the Mafia gangland of 1970's New York. However, the two reconcile their friendship after Donnie visits Lefty's son, who was in the hospital on life support after overdosing on drugs. At his barroom hangout, Lefty meets a young man, Donnie Brasco (Johnny Depp), who quickly impresses him with his knowledge of jewels and his tough-guy prowess. I think I just shit my pants. An imposing mafia hit man, one Benjamin "Lefty" Ruggiero needs some advice on a jewel he as been given as collateral. As Donnie and Lefty are at the club on its opening day, the club is raided by the police and all the mobsters there are arrested. Donnie Brasco However, on the night the two are supposed to kill Bruno, Lefty confronts Donnie with his suspicions about him being an FBI agent, and tells Donnie that if he does not kill Bruno to prove his loyalty he will have to kill him. You know how this works? He was played by Al Pacino, who also portrayed Michael Corleone in the Godfather film series.. History. Whose dat guy? Lefty : Lefty In all the five boroughs, I'm known, forget about it, I'm known all over the fucking world, anybody asks about Lefty from Mulberry Street, you're pissing up the world fucking street my friend. What have I got? Who am I? Donnie Brasco infiltrated the inner circle of gangsters, masquerading as a jeweler. Directed by Mike Newell. Lefty soon tells Donnie that he is trying to get Donnie to be made a made man. The two are later assigned to track down Sonny Red's surviving son, Bruno. In the Palisades. 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