The Departed (2006)

Cast

• Leonardo DiCaprio Billy
• 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
• Mark Rolston Delahunt
• Robert Wahlberg Lazio (FBI)
• Kristen Dalton Gwen
• Thomas B. Duffy Govenor
• Richard Hughes Uncle Edward
• J.C. MacKenzie Realtor
• Mary Klug Billy's Aunt
• Peg Holzemer Mrs. Kennefick

Crew

Director

Martin Scorsese

Director of Photography

Michael Ballhaus

Editor

Thelma Schoonmaker

Original Music Composer

Howard Shore

Producer

Brad Pitt

Producer

Brad Grey

Producer

Graham King

Screenplay

William Monahan

Details

Budget

$90,000,000

Revenue

$291,465,000

Homepage

http://thedeparted.com

IMDb

tt0407887

TMDB

1422

Keywords

• angry
• authoritarian
• boston, massachusetts
• complex
• crime boss
• dreary
• friends
• frightened
• gangster
• inspirational
• intense
• irish-american
• mafia
• mobster
• mole
• organized crime
• police
• police training
• realtor
• remake
• state police
• undercover
• undercover cop

Videos

• 4K Ultra HD Extended Preview Clip
• Billy Confronts Colin Clip
• Dignam Gets Revenge Clip
• Elite Unit Clip
• The Fallout Clip
• Leonardo DiCaprio Compilation Featurette
• 4K Ultra HD Official Trailer Trailer
• Original Theatrical Trailer Trailer
• Trailer #2 Trailer

Reviews

Perth Bogan · ★ 10 · 2026-07-21

One of the best films I've ever seen. The ending was remarkable, story was extremely intelligent and the acting was sublime. I miss Jack Nicholson starring in movies, he is truly gifted. 10/10 stars from me.

CinemaSerf · ★ 7 · 2024-08-06

I think this might be my favourite performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as he takes on the mantle of undercover cop "Billy". On a perilous arms-length basis from his boss (Martin Sheen) pretty much from the start of his career, he must undergo the violent perils of prison so he can convincingly infiltrate the gang of hoodlum "Costello" (Jack Nicholson) who runs the crime syndicate in the city of Boston somewhat enigmatically. Meantime, we also meet "Colin" (Matt Damon) who is in a mirror-image position with the State police. As the situation in the city becomes even more dangerous it becomes clear to both the cops and to "Costello" that there is a fly in their respective ointment, and those men's positions become even more hazardous. Now each must try to identify the other before the entire house of cards comes crashing down in a blaze of gunfire. If we add to the mix the fiery and determined detective "Dignam" (Mark Wahlberg) and a bit of love interest from "Madolyn" (Vera Farminga) and we get an engagingly complex thriller that unravels cleverly and slowly over 2½ hours generating a proper sense of menace. Nicholson is on superb form as the maniacal boss whom you just know probably isn't trustworthy - even for those his own side, and the focussed efforts from Leo and Damon deliver well to build the tension effectively. I liked the writing - and the paucity of it. There is comedy here, there is threat here but there is very little extraneous verbiage. The characters have a visceral quality to them that, as the story develops, really does immerse you in their tawdry and shady goings-on. I can't say that I loved the ending - somehow it seemed a little bit rushed, but there's certainly vindication there for someone... This is the kind of drama that thrives by knitting the myriad of threads together without having to faff about with timelines, loops, or repetition. It's a story that evolves in a plausibly hazardous yet characterful fashion and if you can catch it on a big screen, then it's highly recommended. Scorsese - indeed, just about everyone, at their best.

John Chard · ★ 8 · 2020-04-25

The only one that can do what I do is me. Lot of people had to die for me to be me. You wanna be me? The Departed is directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan, Alan Mak and Felix Chong. It stars Jack Nicholson, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Mark Rolston and Alec Baldwin. Music is by Howard Shore and cinematography by Michael Ballhaus. An Irish gang in South Boston becomes aware there is a rat in their midst, whilst the police force has a mole to contend with - with each one trying to out each other before the other does... Martin Scorsese remakes Hong Kong thriller Infernal Affairs (2002) for the English speaking world, and promptly bagged his first Best Director Oscar in the process. It's a thrilling picture packed with suspense and edginess, a psychological gangster picture driven by two men leading double lives that is leading them to the abyss. When the violence comes it erupts in thunderous strokes, all while the narrative pulses with paranoia. There are some irksome contrivances, but with a uniformly strong set of turns from the cast, great musical accompaniments, and a director returning to gangster form, The Departed is a sure fire winner. 8.5/10

talisencrw · ★ 10 · 2016-07-21

I decided to celebrate the Summer Solstice by watching 'The Departed'. Don't ask me why. I had previously loved the Hong Kong-made 'Infernal Affairs' trilogy on which this is based. Usually I hate when international masterpieces get remade, but this was a sterling exception. This was controversial when it took in a cartload of Oscars, particularly finally a directorial nod for Scorsese, but don't be misled--it's easily one of his finest works. This is my Golden Rule on both remakes in general, but especially American remakes of international (particularly foreign-language) great films. When in doubt, check the label: 1. Director? (check) 2. Cast? (check) 3. Script? (check) 'The proof is in the pudding!'

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