FBI agent Joseph Pistone assumes the identity of small-time thief Donnie Brasco and infiltrates the world of organized crime.

Imprisoned mobster Charles "Lucky" Luciano makes a deal with the U.S., government during World War II.

Mobster Joe Colombo creates the Italian-American Civil Rights League in 1970 to campaign against harassment by the FBI.

Mobster John Gotti, known as the "Teflon Don" for his ability to escape numerous convictions, muscles his way to the head of the Gambino crime family.

Mobster Tony "The Ant" Spilotro protects the Chicago Mafia's illegal profits from Las Vegas casinos.

Mobster Vito Genovese rises to prominence in the Mafia and ruthlessly deals with disloyal members of the organization.