DONNIE BRASCO

This true story follows FBI agent Joe Pistone as he infiltrates the mafia of New York. Befriending Lefty Ruggiero, Pistone (under the name Donnie Brasco) is able to embed himself in a mafia faction led by Sonny Black.

Goodfellas began a 90s trend trying to emulate with little success Scorsese’s iconic mix of realism and gangster cool. One major exception is this rich character drama with the genius inspiration of casting Pacino as a loser mentoring Depp’s up-and-comer—one of cinema’s most complex friendships.