Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'
Synopsis
Authorities, journalists, and the cast & crew from "The Departed" (2006) talk about the film's influences. Among them is a real-life Boston gangster named Whitey Bulger, who is the mold for Jack Nicholson's character.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 13, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gidion Phillips, Barbara Toennies
- Original Title
- Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- EMC West, Warner Bros. Home Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gidion Phillips, Barbara Toennies
Charlie Visnic
Gidion Phillips, Barbara Toennies
Department Leadership Roster
Gidion Phillips
Director
Gidion Phillips
Producer
Charlie Visnic
Editor
Barbara Toennies
Director
Barbara Toennies
Producer
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What is Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' about?
Authorities, journalists, and the cast & crew from "The Departed" (2006) talk about the film's influences. Among them is a real-life Boston gangster named Whitey Bulger, who is the mold for Jack Nicholson's character.
Who directed Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'?
Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' was directed by Gidion Phillips, Barbara Toennies.
Who stars in Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed'?
The principal cast of Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' includes Thomas B. Duffy, Shelley Murphy, Brian Wallace, Martin Scorsese, William Monahan.
When was Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' released and how long is it?
Stranger Than Fiction: The True Story of Whitey Bulger, Southie and 'The Departed' was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 21m.