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Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.
The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.
Crime, Documentary - 2014
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
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A documentary that captures the sensational trial of infamous gangster James 'Whitey' Bulger, using the legal proceedings as a springboard to explore allegations of corruption within the highest levels of law enforcement. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger examines Bulger's relationship with the FBI and Department of Justice that allowed him to reign over a criminal empire in Boston for decades.
Director:
,
Joe Berlinger
Cast:
,
Stephen Rakes
,
James J. Bulger
,
Tommy Donahue
,
David Boeri

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Rated:
R
Runtime:
107 min
Release date:
18 Jan 2014
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
6 wins & 3 nominations.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Joe Berlinger's densely detailed new documentary about the legendary Boston mobster is disturbing on so many levels it's hard not to wonder why Bulger was the only one on trial.
– Betsy Sharkey,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jul 2014
fresh:
With a large cast of wise guys, reporters, ex-cops, victims and lawyers, lawyers, lawyers, it's like five seasons of The Wire distilled into one epic episode.
– James Adams,
Globe and Mail,
11 Jul 2014
fresh:
In this movie, corruption is rife on both sides of the blue line.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Jul 2014
fresh:
Within the confines of an under-two-hours running time ... Berlinger does an impressive job of keeping the film coherent and often fascinating.
– Moira MacDonald,
Seattle Times,
17 Jul 2014
fresh:
With minimal conspiratorial bluster, Berlinger unmasks the compliant faces of evil.
– Joe McGovern,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Dec 2014
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