The Departed
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The Departed is a 2006 crime film directed by Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
In 1980s Boston, Irish mob boss Frank Costello introduces himself to a young Colin Sullivan. Years later, Sullivan has been groomed as Costello's spy inside the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) and joins the Special Investigation Unit. Another police academy recruit, Billy Costigan, is selected by Captain Queenan and Sergeant Dignam to infiltrate Costello's organization. Serving a prison term as his cover, Costigan draws Costello's attention by committing several crimes, and is recruited into the gang. His mental state declines as he becomes increasingly involved in Costello's violent criminal enterprise, but Queenan and Dignam convince him to remain undercover.
Production
Written by William Monahan, the film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures. Howard Shore composed the score. Michael Ballhaus handled the cinematography. The film runs 151 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $90,000,000, The Departed grossed $291,465,000 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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