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Title:
The departed
Summary:
In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and the other mole are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself.
Audience:
MPAA rating: R; strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material. CHV rating: 18A, violence and coarse language. OFRB rating: 18A.
General Note:
Originally released in 2006 as a motion picture.

Based on the 2002 screenplay "Wu jian dao" by Alan Mak and Felix Chong.
Edition:
Widescreen edition.
Contents:
Special features: 9 additional scenes with introductions by director Martin Scorsese -- Feature-length TCM Career Profile "Scorsese on Scorsese" -- "The story of the Boston mob": The real-life gangster behind Jack Nicholson's character -- "Crossing criminal cultures": How Little Italy's crime and violence influence Scorsese's work -- Theatrical trailer (3 min.).
Physical Description:
1 videodisc (151 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher:
Warner Home Video,
Publication Date:
2007

2006
ISBN:
9781419818134

9781419860508

9781419818158
Publication Information:
Burbank, CA : Warner Home Video, [2007]

©2007
Award Note:
National Board of Review (USA), 2006: NBR - Best Director (Martin Scorsese) ; Best Ensemble
Call Number:
DVD DEPARTE
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