Crime ·Documentary · United States of America · 2014 · 1h 47m

Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger

Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger poster
Director
Joe Berlinger
Cast
Stephen Rakes as Bulger Extortion Victim James 'Whitey' Bulger as Defendent Tommy Donahue as Son of Victim Michael Donahue David Boeri as WBUR Senior Reporter
Crew
Étienne Sauret — Director of Photography Robert Richman — Director of Photography Alex Horwitz — Editor Joshua L. Pearson — Editor Joe Berlinger — Producer Caroline Suh — Producer
Tagline

The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
boston, massachusettsfbibiographycriminal
Key Collaborators
Joe Berlinger Director Étienne Sauret Director of Photography Robert Richman Director of Photography Alex Horwitz Editor Joshua L. Pearson Editor Joe Berlinger Producer Caroline Suh Producer
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