Donnie Brasco
1997 · 127 min · Director: Mike Newell
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
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. Ruggiero and Pistone become tight as the group goes about collecting money for 'the bosses'. Eventually, the group become big-time when Black himself becomes a boss; all the while, Pistone collects evidence. However, the trials and tribulations of the undercover work become more than Pistone can bear. His marriage falls apart, and to top it off, the mafia suspect a mole in the organization. The real dilemma is afforded to Pistone, who knows if he walks away from the mafia, Ruggiero will be the one punished.
Emotional fingerprint
Donnie Brasco (1997) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 30%, Empathy 25%, Anxiety 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Empathy, Anxiety. Genres: Drama, Crime, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Empathy and Anxiety. Its IMDb rating of 7.7/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Sadness
- Disturbing
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Humor
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Empathy
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Sadness | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Humor | 37 % | 27 % | 2 % | 3 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Tension | 38 % | 33 % | 5 % | 6 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 16′ | Tension | 38 % | 34 % | 13 % | 6 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Tension | 43 % | 38 % | 24 % | 6 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 29′ | Tension | 50 % | 44 % | 27 % | 15 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 35′ | Humor | 56 % | 49 % | 19 % | 34 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Tension | 57 % | 51 % | 10 % | 40 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 48′ | Humor | 48 % | 41 % | 13 % | 23 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 54′ | Sadness | 41 % | 32 % | 19 % | 8 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Humor | 45 % | 35 % | 20 % | 6 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Empathy | 53 % | 39 % | 31 % | 9 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 73′ | Sadness | 63 % | 44 % | 50 % | 11 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Sadness | 70 % | 56 % | 46 % | 25 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 86′ | Tension | 76 % | 71 % | 25 % | 55 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Disturbing | 81 % | 78 % | 25 % | 70 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 98′ | Tension | 83 % | 77 % | 49 % | 56 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Sadness | 84 % | 80 % | 65 % | 40 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 111′ | Tension | 79 % | 69 % | 61 % | 26 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 117′ | Empathy | 68 % | 45 % | 53 % | 13 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 124′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
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Details
- Directed by
- Mike Newell
- Written by
- Paul Attanasio, Joseph D. Pistone, Richard Woodley
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1997
- Runtime
- 127 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
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