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   Is the departed based on a true story?

   • The Departed was a remake of the popular Hong Kong film Mou gaan dou (2002; Infernal Affairs ). It was the first movie for which Scorsese, one of the industry’s most respected directors, won a best director Oscar. Nicholson’s portrayal of Costello was loosely based on real-life crime boss Whitey Bulger and was often improvised.

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   Is 'the departed' based on 'Infernal Affairs'?

   • First things first, "The Departed" is a Warner Bros. remake of a 2002 Hong Kong movie called "Infernal Affairs" (via Variety ). Much of the actual story and plot in "The Departed" is similar to "Infernal Affairs," but adapted for American audiences.

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   Who are the actors in 'the departed'?

   • Brad Balfour (2006). "Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Vera Farmiga and William Monahan (Transcripts of two 40-minute press conference sessions)". PopEntertainment. Retrieved September 10, 2007. Wikiquote has quotations related to The Departed.

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   Is 'the departed' Scorsese's Best Film?

   • THE DEPARTED is a US gangster thriller in which a cop goes undercover with the Irish Mafia in Boston, who in turn have a informant working inside the police department. ^ Bolton, Josh (May 11, 2020). "Recommended Re-Viewing: Rewatching 'The Departed' Shows Why It's Scorsese's Best Film". Esquire. Retrieved January 4, 2022. ^ Berardinelli, James.

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   It is both a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs and also loosely based on the real-life Boston Winter Hill Gang; the character Colin Sullivan is based on the corrupt FBI agent John Connolly, while the character Frank Costello is based on Irish-American gangster and crime boss Whitey Bulger.

   • Box office: $291.5 million
   • Music by: Howard Shore

   • Budget: $90 million

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   Mar 25, 2024 · Warner Bros. Pictures. Summary. Scorsese's The Departed is a crime masterpiece inspired by real gangsters like Whitey Bulger. Jack Nicholson's chaotic portrayal of gangster Frank Costello adds...

   • Director: Martin Scorsese
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   Feb 27, 2022 · While "The Departed" is not necessarily based on a true story, Jack Nicholson's character Frank Costello is based on real-life Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger, who led the infamous Winter...

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   Dec 30, 2020 · No, ‘The Departed’ is not based on a true story. It is, in fact, a remake of a Hong Kong film called ‘Infernal Affairs.’ Although not in its entirety, the two major characters of ‘The Departed’ are loosely based on real people.

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   Feb 23, 2024 · The Departed, American crime film, released in 2006, that was directed by Martin Scorsese and won four Academy Awards, including best picture. A tense action thriller with an all-star cast, it was one of Scorsese’s biggest hits at the box office.

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   Oct 7, 2022 · The Departed, directed by the legendary Martin Scorsese erupted in 2007 with a storm. If you were allowed to watch wildly violent R-rated movies at the time, it's easy to remember: old footage of ...

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   Oct 6, 2006 · The Departed: Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg. An undercover cop and a mole in the police attempt to identify each other while infiltrating an Irish gang in South Boston.