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duologue
Crime Drama
2 Characters

The Federal Boat

from Donnie Brasco

Written by Paul Attanasio

Donnie Brasco

While waiting to carry out a hit on a pier, Lefty confronts Donnie with evidence that a boat they used in Florida was actually a government sting vessel. Donnie desperately tries to maintain his cover and manipulate Lefty's emotions, while Lefty grapples with the devastating realization that his protégé might be an FBI informant.

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LEFTY: Bruno’s here. He’s down at the end of the pier. We’ll wait here while he has his drink. Let him get a little sleepy.

DONNIE: How’s his boat?

LEFTY: The boat… ? Nice! Forget about it, one thing I know is boats. I’d like to pop him, throw him in the water, and take the fucking boat.

DONNIE: You

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CharactersLefty, Donnie
Duration00:04:00
Age Range40s-60s & 30s-40s
GenderMale & Male
GenreCrime Drama
PeriodContemporary
Formatduologue
SourceDonnie Brasco
ToneTense, Betrayed, Desperate
AccentNew York
Suitable Fordrama school audition, agent showcase, self tape, general practice
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