Review of Donnie Brasco (1997) by Edneil S — 26 Nov 2012

Favorite movie of all time, great actors and well put together . The basing of a true story tops it off for me!

This review of Donnie Brasco (1997) was written by Edneil S on 26 Nov 2012.

Donnie Brasco has generally received positive reviews.

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