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Media Asia Films
Plan B Entertainment
Vertigo Entertainment
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.
Perth Bogan
Jul 21, 2026 · via TMDB
One of the best films I've ever seen. The ending was remarkable, story was extremely intelligent and the acting was sublime. I miss Jack Nicholson starring in movies, he is truly gifted. 10/10 stars from me.
CinemaSerf
Aug 6, 2024 · via TMDB
I think this might be my favourite performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as he takes on the mantle of undercover cop "Billy". On a perilous arms-length basis from his boss (Martin Sheen) pretty much from the start of his career, he must undergo the violent perils of prison so he can convincingly infiltrate the gang of hoodlum "Costello" (Jack Nicholson) who runs the crime syndicate in the city of Boston somewhat enigmatically. Meantime, we also meet "Colin" (Matt Damon) who is in a mirror-image position with the State police. As the situation in the city becomes even more dangerous it becomes clear to both the cops and to "Costello" that there is a fly in their respective ointment, and those men's positions become even more hazardous. Now each must try to identify the other before the entire house of cards comes crashing down in a blaze of gunfire. If we add to the mix the fiery and determined detective "Dignam" (Mark Wahlberg) and a bit of love interest from "Madolyn" (Vera Farminga) and we get an engagingly complex thriller that unravels cleverly and slowly over 2½ hours generating a proper sense of menace. Nicholson is on superb form as the maniacal boss whom you just know probably isn't trustworthy - even for those his own side, and the focussed efforts from Leo and Damon deliver well to build the tension effectively. I liked the writing - and the paucity of it. There is comedy here, there is threat here but there is very little extraneous verbiage. The characters have a visceral quality to them that, as the story develops, really does immerse you in their tawdry and shady goings-on. I can't say that I loved the ending - somehow it seemed a little bit rushed, but there's certainly vindication there for someone... This is the kind of drama that thrives by knitting the myriad of threads together without having to faff about with timelines, loops, or repetition. It's a story that evolves in a plausibly hazardous yet characterful fashion and if you can catch it on a big screen, then it's highly recommended. Scorsese - indeed, just about everyone, at their best.
John Chard
Apr 25, 2020 · via TMDB
The only one that can do what I do is me. Lot of people had to die for me to be me. You wanna be me? The Departed is directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan, Alan Mak and Felix Chong. It stars Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Mark Rolston and Alec Baldwin. Music is by Howard Shore and cinematography by Michael Ballhaus. An Irish gang in South Boston becomes aware there is a rat in their midst, whilst the police force has a mole to contend with - with each one trying to out each other before the other does... Martin Scorsese remakes Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs (2002) for the English speaking world, and promptly bagged his first Best Director Oscar in the process. It's a thrilling picture packed with suspense and edginess, a psychological gangster picture driven by two men leading double lives that is leading them to the abyss. When the violence comes it erupts in thunderous strokes, all while the narrative pulses with paranoia. There are some irksome contrivances, but with a uniformly strong set of turns from the cast, great musical accompaniments, and a director returning to gangster form, The Departed is a sure fire winner. 8.5/10
talisencrw
Jul 21, 2016 · via TMDB
I decided to celebrate the Summer Solstice by watching 'The Departed'. Don't ask me why. I had previously loved the Hong Kong-made 'Infernal Affairs' trilogy on which this is based. Usually I hate when international masterpieces get remade, but this was a sterling exception. This was controversial when it took in a cartload of Oscars, particularly finally a directorial nod for Scorsese, but don't be misled--it's easily one of his finest works. This is my Golden Rule on both remakes in general, but especially American remakes of international (particularly foreign-language) great films. When in doubt, check the label: 1. Director? (check) 2. Cast? (check) 3. Script? (check) 'The proof is in the pudding!'
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Billy
Matt Damon
Colin
Jack Nicholson
Costello
Mark Wahlberg
Dignam
Martin Sheen
Queenan
Ray Winstone
Mr. French
Vera Farmiga
Madolyn
Anthony Anderson
Brown
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Ellerby
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Cousin Sean
James Badge Dale
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David O'Hara
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Mark Rolston
Delahunt
Robert Wahlberg
Lazio (FBI)
Kristen Dalton
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J.C. MacKenzie
Realtor
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Gurdeep Singh
Pakistani Proprietor
Armen Garo
Providence Gangster #1
John Cenatiempo
Providence Gangster #2
Joseph Riccobene
Kneecapped Bankrobber
Billy Smith
Detective #1 Tailing Queenan
Lyman Chen
Translator
Kevin P. McCarthy
Detective #1 - Colin's Unit
Chris Fischer
Detective #2 - Colin's Unit
Brian Smyj
Man Glassed in Bar
Larry Mitchell
Younger Priest
Anthony Estrella
Police Camera Tech
Tracey Paleo
Darlene the Secretary
Dorothy Lyman
Woman at Bar #1
Audrie Neenan
Woman at Bar #2
Conor Donovan
Young Colin
Patrick Coppola
Bookie Harassed by French
Mick O'Rourke
Jimmy Bags
Nellie Sciutto
Queenan's Secretary
Henry Yuk
Chinese Government Man
Dennis Lynch
Costello's Crew #1
Michael Byron
Costello's Crew #2
John Rue
Luncheonette Proprietor
Joseph P. Reidy
Priest w/ Young Colin
John Farrer
Priest at Billy's Funeral
Brian Haley
Detective #2 Tailing Queenan
Terry Serpico
Detective #3 Tailing Queenan
Jay Giannone
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
John Polce
Lynn Detective
Jill Brown
Executed Woman
Sarah Fearon
French's Wife
Denece Ryland
Woman Doctor
Johnny Cicco
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Chance Kelly
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Shay Duffin
Bartender at Brasserie
Francesca Scorsese
Little Girl at Airport
Emma Tillinger Koskoff
Woman with Dog
Craig Castaldo
Crack House Denizen
Eric Bruno Borgman
Reporter (uncredited)
Brendan Burke
Irish Thug (uncredited)
Jeffrey Corazzini
Crime Scene Unit (uncredited)
Jim Ford
Cadet (uncredited)
Trudi Goodman
Woman Office Worker (uncredited)
Lawrence Cameron Steele
Academy Firearms Instructor (uncredited)
John Franchi
Pedestrian (uncredited)
Rebecca Love
Adult Film Actress (uncredited)
Kristi Zea
Production Design
Cathy Scorsese
Props
Michael Ballhaus
Director of Photography
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Donald Mowat
Makeup Artist
Siân Grigg
Makeup Artist
Eric Weinstein
Actor's Assistant
Tim Monich
Dialect Coach
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Other
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Other
Blaise Corrigan
Stunts
Chris Cenatiempo
Stunts
George B. Colucci Jr.
Stunts
Jodi Michelle Pynn
Stunts
Peewee Piemonte
Stunts
Shawnna Thibodeau
Stunts
Joseph P. Reidy
Assistant Director
Martin Scorsese
Director
Thelma Schoonmaker
Editor
Emma Tillinger Koskoff
Associate Producer
Ellen Lewis
Casting
Roy Lee
Executive Producer
Brad Grey
Producer
Brad Pitt
Producer
Graham King
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Robert Legato
Visual Effects Supervisor
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Original Film Writer
Felix Chong Man-Keung
Original Film Writer
William Monahan
Screenplay
Sep 26, 2006
New York City, New York
Oct 5, 2006
Jan 26, 2007
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