The Departed (2006)
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The Departed (2006), directed by Martin Scorsese, is a gritty, intense crime thriller that explores themes of loyalty, deception, and betrayal. Set in the world of organized crime and law enforcement in Boston, the film is a remake of the 2002 Hong Kong movie Infernal Affairs and features an all-star cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg. The film earned Scorsese his long-awaited Academy Award for Best Director and also won the Oscar for Best Picture.
Plot Summary:
The story centers on two men living double lives: Billy Costigan (played by Leonardo DiCaprio) and Colin Sullivan (played by Matt Damon). Billy is an undercover cop assigned to infiltrate the inner circle of powerful crime boss Frank Costello (played by Jack Nicholson), while Colin is a member of Costello’s crew who has been embedded in the Massachusetts State Police as a mole.