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The Departed

"Cops or criminals. When you’re facing a loaded gun, what’s the difference?"

2006-10-04 Drama 2hr 31m

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.

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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    2006-10-04
  • Revenue
    $291,465,000
  • Budget
    $90,000,000
  • Runtime
    2hr 31m
  • Genre
    Drama, Thriller, Crime
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, 广州话 / 廣州話
  • imdb-logo
    8.5
  • Production
    Warner Bros. Pictures, Plan B Entertainment, Initial Entertainment Group, Vertigo Entertainment, Media Asia

Crew

Martin Scorsese
Director
William Monahan
Screenplay
Graham King
Producer
Keywords:
police undercover boston, massachusetts gangster irish-american crime boss friends remake mobster organized crime mafia undercover cop mole cynical state police police training realtor desperate dreary frightened

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Cast

Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio
Billy
Matt Damon

Matt Damon
Colin
Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson
Costello
Mark Wahlberg

Mark Wahlberg
Dignam
Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen
Queenan
Ray Winstone

Ray Winstone
Mr. French
Vera Farmiga

Vera Farmiga
Madolyn
Anthony Anderson

Anthony Anderson
Brown
Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin
Ellerby
Kevin Corrigan

Kevin Corrigan
Cousin Sean
James Badge Dale

James Badge Dale
Barrigan
David O'Hara

David O'Hara
Fitzy
Mark Rolston

Mark Rolston
Delahunt
Robert Wahlberg

Robert Wahlberg
Lazio (FBI)
Kristen Dalton

Kristen Dalton
Gwen
Thomas B. Duffy

Thomas B. Duffy
Govenor
Richard Hughes

Richard Hughes
Uncle Edward
J.C. MacKenzie

J.C. MacKenzie
Realtor
Mary Klug

Mary Klug
Billy's Aunt
Peg Holzemer

Peg Holzemer
Mrs. Kennefick
Robert 'Toshi' Kar Yuen Chan

Robert 'Toshi' Kar Yuen Chan
Triad Boss
Gurdeep Singh

Gurdeep Singh
Pakistani Proprietor
Armen Garo

Armen Garo
Providence Gangster #1
John Cenatiempo

John Cenatiempo
Providence Gangster #2
Joseph Riccobene

Joseph Riccobene
Kneecapped Bankrobber
Billy Smith

Billy Smith
Detective #1 Tailing Queenan
Lyman Chen

Lyman Chen
Translator
Kevin P. McCarthy

Kevin P. McCarthy
Detective #1 - Colin's Unit
Chris Fischer

Chris Fischer
Detective #2 - Colin's Unit
Brian Smyj

Brian Smyj
Man Glassed in Bar
William Severs

William Severs
Older Priest
Larry Mitchell

Larry Mitchell
Younger Priest
Anthony Estrella

Anthony Estrella
Police Camera Tech
Andrew Breving

Andrew Breving
Police Cell Phone Tech
Tracey Paleo

Tracey Paleo
Darlene the Secretary
Douglas Crosby

Douglas Crosby
Man Killed by French
Dorothy Lyman

Dorothy Lyman
Woman at Bar #1
Audrie Neenan

Audrie Neenan
Woman at Bar #2
Frank Mallicoat

Frank Mallicoat
News Anchor
Paula DeMers

Paula DeMers
Billy's Mother
Conor Donovan

Conor Donovan
Young Colin
Amanda Lynch

Amanda Lynch
Carmen
Sallie Toussaint

Sallie Toussaint
Woman at Opera
Patrick Coppola

Patrick Coppola
Bookie Harassed by French
Mick O'Rourke

Mick O'Rourke
Jimmy Bags
Deborah Carlson

Deborah Carlson
Sister Mary Theresa
Nellie Sciutto

Nellie Sciutto
Queenan's Secretary
Peter Welch

Peter Welch
Other Prisoner
Henry Yuk

Henry Yuk
Chinese Government Man
Dennis Lynch

Dennis Lynch
Costello's Crew #1
Michael Byron

Michael Byron
Costello's Crew #2
William Lee

William Lee
Costello's Crew #3
John Rue

John Rue
Luncheonette Proprietor
Peter Crafts

Peter Crafts
Man in Costello's Bar
Joseph P. Reidy

Joseph P. Reidy
Priest w/ Young Colin
John Farrer

John Farrer
Priest at Billy's Funeral
Paris Karounos

Paris Karounos
Jimmy Pappas
Brian Haley

Brian Haley
Detective #2 Tailing Queenan
Terry Serpico

Terry Serpico
Detective #3 Tailing Queenan
Jay Giannone

Jay Giannone
Detective #4 Tailing Queenan
John Polce

John Polce
Lynn Detective
Bo Cleary

Bo Cleary
Drill Instructor #2 (voice)
David Conley

David Conley
Gang Member with Mr. French
Victor Chan

Victor Chan
Chinese Delivery Man
Jill Brown

Jill Brown
Executed Woman
Sarah Fearon

Sarah Fearon
French's Wife
Denece Ryland

Denece Ryland
Woman Doctor
Daniel F. Risteen, Jr.

Daniel F. Risteen, Jr.
Crack House Cop #1
Francis P. Hughes

Francis P. Hughes
Crack House Cop #2
Johnny Cicco

Johnny Cicco
Crack Addict
Chance Kelly

Chance Kelly
Exam Instructor
Shay Duffin

Shay Duffin
Bartender at Brasserie
John McConnell

John McConnell
Bookie in Costello's Bar
Kenneth Stoddard

Kenneth Stoddard
State Trooper #1
Jeffrey Winter

Jeffrey Winter
State Trooper #2
Paddy Curran

Paddy Curran
New Guy
Mark Philip Patrick

Mark Philip Patrick
New Guy
David Fischer

David Fischer
Executed Man
Walter Y.F. Wong

Walter Y.F. Wong
Waiter in Alley
Tony M. Yee

Tony M. Yee
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Francesca Scorsese

Francesca Scorsese
Little Girl at Airport
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Crack House Denizen
Takumi Bando

Takumi Bando
Triad (uncredited)
Eric Bruno Borgman

Eric Bruno Borgman
Reporter (uncredited)
Brendan Burke

Brendan Burke
Irish Thug (uncredited)
Chris Chinn

Chris Chinn
Gang Member (uncredited)
Jeffrey Corazzini

Jeffrey Corazzini
Crime Scene Unit (uncredited)
Jim Ford

Jim Ford
Cadet (uncredited)
Trudi Goodman

Trudi Goodman
Woman Office Worker (uncredited)
Steve Lord

Steve Lord
Academy Pistol Coach (uncredited)
Jack McCullough

Jack McCullough
EMT (uncredited)
Osmani Rodriguez

Osmani Rodriguez
Reporter (uncredited)
Lawrence Cameron Steele

Lawrence Cameron Steele
Academy Firearms Instructor (uncredited)
Conor Timmis

Conor Timmis
Rugby Fan (uncredited)
Joseph Oliveira

Joseph Oliveira
Officer (uncredited)
Adam Masnyk

Adam Masnyk
Southie Teen / Soccer Player (uncredited)
John Franchi

John Franchi
Pedestrian (uncredited)
Paul McGillicuddy

Paul McGillicuddy
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Kim Carrell

Kim Carrell
MA State Police Detective
Rebecca Love

Rebecca Love
Adult Film Actress (uncredited)

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Reviews for The Departed
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A Review by talisencrw 10

Written by talisencrw on 2016-07-21

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... read more

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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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2020-04-25

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 ... read more

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

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-08-06

I think this might be my favourite performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as he takes on the mantle of undercover cop "Billy". On a perilous arm... read more

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.

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A Review by talisencrw

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,...

reviewer avatar

A Review by talisencrw 10

Written by talisencrw on 2016-07-21

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 whe...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2020-04-25

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 ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-08-06

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...

read more