Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger (2014)

01/18/2014 (US) • 1h 47m

Crime, Documentary

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

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Stephen Rakes

Bulger Extortion Victim

Tommy Donahue

Son of Victim Michael Donahue

David Boeri

WBUR Senior Reporter


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

boston, massachusetts

fbi

biography

criminal

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