The real Patty Montanari was born in 1943. She was in her mid twenties while she worked for the mob. Her son stated that she was allowed to leave the mob and live a quiet life with her sons. It is believed that she lives in New Jersey. Information on her is scarce, as her son says she does not like publicity.
Based on the true story of Patty Melchiorri. Her son Anthony, who plays Uncle Tito, was a producer on the film.
The character of Bones (Alex Karzis) was based on F.B.I. Agent Joseph Pistone, a.k.a. Donnie Brasco. Pistone also served as a producer and collaborator for the film.
According to Joeseph Pistone, who worked undercover for the F.B.I. at the time, the real Patty Montanari was a knock-out, and he even said Alyssa Milano has nothing on her in the looks department.
The real Patty Montanari had a affair with mob Captain Frank Russo Mari. Mari disappeared in 1969 at the age of forty-three. He is presumed dead.