FeatureR2014·107m·6.4

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

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

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.

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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

Details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Languages
English
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
R
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
CNN FilmsRadicalMediaThird Eye Motion Picture CompanyMagnolia Pictures

Crew

Director

Joe Berlinger

Robert Richman

Director of Photography

Étienne Sauret

Director of Photography

Alex Horwitz

Editor

Joshua L. Pearson

Editor

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