Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
“The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.”
2014•R•1h 47m•6.4•Released
CrimeDocumentary
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
Languages
English
Studio
CNN Films
Cast
Stephen Rakes
Bulger Extortion Victim
James 'Whitey' Bulger
Defendent
Tommy Donahue
Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri
WBUR Senior Reporter
Production
Company
CNN Films
Company
RadicalMedia
Company
Third Eye Motion Picture Company
Company
Magnolia Pictures
Producer
Caroline Suh
Producer
Joe Berlinger
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