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The Departed (2006)

Updated: Jun 22

R | 2h 31min | 8/10 #crime #drama #thriller

Parental Rating: R (Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)


 
 

➱ STORYLINE:

The Departed (2006) is a gripping crime thriller set in Boston, where the Massachusetts State Police force is waging an all-out war to take down the powerful Irish-American mob. The story follows two men from opposite sides of the law: Billy Costigan, an undercover cop infiltrating the mob, and Colin Sullivan, a mole planted within the police department by mob boss Frank Costello. As both men work to uncover each other's identity, a tense and deadly cat-and-mouse game ensues, leading to explosive confrontations and unexpected twists.


➱ STAFF REVIEW:

The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, is a masterclass in storytelling and suspense. With a stellar cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg, the film delivers powerful performances that bring depth and intensity to the characters. Scorsese's direction, combined with a sharp screenplay by William Monahan, creates a complex and engaging narrative filled with tension and intrigue. The film's gritty realism and moral ambiguity make it a compelling exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the blurred lines between good and evil. *The Departed* is a modern crime classic that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.


➱ CREDITS:

Director:

- Martin Scorsese

Writer:

- William Monahan

Based on:

- The film "Infernal Affairs" by Alan Mak and Felix Chong

Starring:

- Leonardo DiCaprio as Billy Costigan

- Matt Damon as Colin Sullivan

- Jack Nicholson as Frank Costello

- Mark Wahlberg as Dignam

- Martin Sheen as Captain Queenan

- Vera Farmiga as Madolyn

- Alec Baldwin as Ellerby

Produced by:

- Brad Pitt

- Brad Grey

- Graham King

Cinematography: Michael Ballhaus

Edited by: Thelma Schoonmaker

Music by: Howard Shore

Production Company:

- Warner Bros. Pictures

- Plan B Entertainment

- Vertigo Entertainment

- Initial Entertainment Group

Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures

Release date: October 6, 2006

Run Time: 2h 31min

Country: United States

Languages: English

Budget: $90 million

Box office: $291.5 million


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