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Question about a line from Donnie Brasco

What are Al Pacino and other people talking about when Al Pacino said "It's longer? Longer like what? Like my dick is longer?" and the other person says "No no

Why does Lefty say that he has to "check his lipstick"?

At about 39:13 in Donnie Brasco, when Al Pacino (lefty) said: "I'm checking my lipstick." What's that supposed to mean? When he looks backward with a mirror, is

What does "he got a mistress for the mistress" mean?

In Donnie Brasco Al Pacino says "He got a mistress for the mistress." What does that mean? Does that mean he has a lot of mistresses, or that one of Sonny Black

Two questions about the scene that took place in Florida

When Lefty and Sonnie Black were sitting beside the swimming pool. There were lines like this: 01:09:03 What are you doing? You want to throw me in the pool? Y

In Donnie Brasco, Lefty said: "You're still driving a fucking Lincoln when you get there." What's that mean?

In Donnie Brasco the following dialogue occurs: Nicky: "It's a longer car. Two fucking cars, right? This is a car, this is a car, right?" Lefty continues

Did Donnie Brasco really know the diamond was fake?

In the film Donnie Brasco, there is a scene where Lefty (Al Pacino) comes to him with a diamond, without much hesitation Donnie (Johnny Depp) immediately identi

In the film Donnie Brasco, why did the FBI tell the mafia that Donnie was an undercover agent?

In the film Donnie Brasco, why did the FBI tell the mafia that Donnie was an undercover agent? What am I missing? Why does the FBI seem stupid?

Why did Donnie ask that question?

In Donnie Brasco (1997), sitting in the car, Lefty told Donnie how he supported Sonny Blacks family while Sonny Black was in prison. Now Lefty is meeting Sonn

What does "Even when he's wrong, he's right" mean?

In Donnie Brasco (1997), Lefty says to Donnie: I'm always right. A wise guy's always right. Even when he's wrong, he's right. This line is strangely clo

Why does Lefty frequently use the phrase "fuhgeddaboudit"?

In the movie Donnie Brasco (1997), why does Lefty frequently use the phrase "fuhgeddaboudit"?

Why does Lefty's gang have to stand outside in cold weather like this?

In Donnie Brasco (1997), I didn't understand the scene where Lefty's gang has to stand outside in cold weather like this: Nicky: I'm freezing my balls off. Wh

What does "punch of salt" mean?

In Donnie Brasco (1997), Lefty & Pistone argue about salt in the kitchen: What does "punch of salt" mean?

What does "on the clothesline" mean?

In Donnie Brasco (1997), Lefty asks Donnie about 90 foot boat for Santo Trafficante: Donnie: No, I'm working on it. Lefty: Don't tell me no. You got to get tha

Why are the Lefty gang not supposed to talk about Florida?

In Donnie Brasco (1997), the Lefty gang came back to New York by plane and gathered together to discuss their illegal business, i.e. shakedowns and hijackings:

What does "five" mean?

At a restaurant, Sonny asks a man, who played a poker game: Sonny Black: Fucking booths. $200 in action and what we have we got, five? Man: We're taking a beat

What does "A dime on the vig" mean?

In Donnie Brasco (1997), Sonny Black speaks to electrolarynx Man, who try to sell Sergio Valentes: Sonny Black: I got a guy that's in the middle of this load o