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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.
Jan 18, 2014 · 1h 47m
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Crime
Documentary

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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.

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CAST

Stephen Rakes
Bulger Extortion Victim
James 'Whitey' Bulger
Defendent
Tommy Donahue
Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri
WBUR Senior Reporter
Directed by Joe Berlinger

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
CNN Films, RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, Magnolia Pictures
Country
US

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