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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