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Overview
Tagline:
Lies. Betrayal. Sacrifice. How far will you take it? morePlot:
Two men from opposite sides of the law are undercover within the Massachusetts State Police and the Irish mafia, but violence and bloodshed boil when discoveries are made, and the moles are dispatched to find out their enemy's identities. full summary | full synopsis (warning! may contain spoilers)Awards:
Won 4 Oscars. Another 47 wins & 50 nominations moreUser Comments:
Fantastic Bro moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Leonardo DiCaprio | ... | Billy Costigan | |
| Matt Damon | ... | Colin | |
| Jack Nicholson | ... | Costello | |
| Mark Wahlberg | ... | Dignam | |
| Martin Sheen | ... | Queenan | |
| Ray Winstone | ... | Mr. French | |
| Vera Farmiga | ... | Madolyn | |
| Anthony Anderson | ... | Brown | |
| Alec Baldwin | ... | Ellerby | |
| Kevin Corrigan | ... | Cousin Sean | |
| James Badge Dale | ... | Barrigan | |
| David O'Hara | ... | Fitzy (as David Patrick O'Hara) | |
| Mark Rolston | ... | Delahunt | |
| Robert Wahlberg | ... | Lazio - FBI | |
| Kristen Dalton | ... | Gwen |
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Rated R for strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
151 minColour:
ColourAspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Finland:K-15 | Norway:15 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Ireland:18 (video rating) | USA:R (certificate #42877) | Denmark:15 | Argentina:16 | Greece:K-13 | Hong Kong:IIB | Singapore:M18 (edited version) | Netherlands:16 | Israel:16 | Spain:18 | Australia:MA | South Korea:15 | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | Ireland:16 (original rating) | Sweden:15 | Canada:18A (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | UK:18 | Malaysia:18SG | India:A | Iran:18+ | Japan:R-15 | Germany:16 | France:U (with warning) | Portugal:M/16 | New Zealand:R16 | Brazil:18 | Philippines:R-13 (MTRCB)MOVIEmeter: 
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When the main characters are shown in a police academy ballistics lecture at the beginning, the large flip chart illustrations seen in the background are Warren Commission exhibits of President John F. Kennedy's head wounds, prepared by medical illustrator H.A. Rydberg under the direction of Dr. James Humes, the chief examiner of Kennedy's autopsy. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When Bill, Costello, and Mr. French are heading towards the cocaine warehouse in Gloucester, shots inside the car show them crossing the Zakim bridge Northbound. Shots outside the car show them heading towards the bridge Southbound. moreQuotes:
[first lines]Frank Costello: I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me. Years ago we had the church. That was only a way of saying - we had each other. The Knights of Columbus were real head-breakers; true guineas. They took over their piece of the city. Twenty years after an Irishman couldn't get a fucking job, we had the presidency. May he rest in peace. That's what the niggers don't realize. If I got one thing against the black chappies, it's this - no one gives it to you. You have to take it.
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Let It Loose moreFAQ
Who was the real father of Madolyn's baby?What song plays when? (SPOILERS)
Which issue of Wolverine does Jack Nicholson give to the young "Colin Sullivan"?
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Excellent. A great, great movie. I saw it last night at a special screening and must say it was a tour de force. Even though Boston is not really a gritty town Scorsese was able to capture a darker side of the city. Coming from that area, I am always concerned when actors put on the local accent as it tends to be distracting rather than supportive. However, with local pros like Damon and Wahlberg they were able to really grab hold of it and not go overboard... most of the time. The true stand out performance has to go to DiCaprio. He has really come into his since hooking up with Scorsese, having scored a number of original performances all of which have expanded his range. He really snagged onto a deep and tragic character and created something that will hopefully be recognized come awards season. One of my favorite aspects was the friendly hostility the characters had for each other. It is a specific trademark that I have never noticed in any other city. In Boston, when you are really close with someone (or not really) it is, more or less, a requirement to bust their balls and shoot cruel insults back and forth in rhythmic banter. That detail was extensively realized in THE DEPARTED and I doubt anybody who was raised outside of the metro Boston area, or at least visited at some point, would find it nearly as hilarious as those who were. As for Scorsese's direction, I think he scored big with this one. While many have criticized that his movies have become more commercial I believe that he has just evolved. There were some classic Scorsese moments here, my favorite being a scene where DiCaprio is alone and packing his things in his apartment. Beautifully cut and stylistically directed. Is it his best effort? No. But it still is truly mesmerizing. He has created something truly special from a city that is highly underrated.