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Jul 5, 2007 · Leonardo DiCaprio is Billy Costigan, an ace police cadet who is sent undercover by Capt. Queenan ( Martin Sheen) to infiltrate Costello's gang. Both men succeed with their fraudulent identities; Colin rises in the force, and Billy rises in the mob. The story's tension, which is considerable, depends on human nature.
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Oct 8, 2006 · The plotting is completely artificial, and makes sense only within a context of self-conscious formal play: a junior member of Boston’s Irish mob ( Matt Damon) is assigned by his eccentric godfather ( Jack Nicholson) to infiltrate the ranks of the Massachusetts State Police, at the same time a dutiful police cadet ( Leonardo DiCaprio) is assigne...
The Departed, directed by Martin Scorsese, boasts plot twists and is an Oscar-winning highlight of his illustrious career. Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Apr 23, 2024
A densely layered, lively saga of betrayal and revenge, The Departed features powerhouse performances and virtuoso profanity. Directed by Martin Scorsese and scripted by William Monahan, the movie is brutal and brainy, with speedy plot twists and deceptions layered on top of deceptions.
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Aug 4, 2023 · The Departed is arguably one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s best movies, and it’s now on Netflix. The film, which serves as the third of seven collaborative efforts between Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, serves as an American adaptation of the 2002 Hong Kong film Internal Affairs.
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Two rookie Boston cops are sent deep undercover — one inside the gang of a charismatic Irish mob boss and the other double-crossing his own department. Watch trailers & learn more.