Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
“The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.”
Synopsis
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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Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger Official Trailer (2014) - Documentary HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-05-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Berlinger
- Original Title
- Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- CNN Films, RadicalMedia, Third Eye Motion Picture Company, Magnolia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Berlinger
Étienne Sauret, Robert Richman
Alex Horwitz, Joshua L. Pearson
Jon Kamen, Joe Berlinger, Justin Wilkes, Vinnie Malhotra, Amy Entelis
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Berlinger
Producer
Caroline Suh
Producer
Joe Berlinger
Director
Étienne Sauret
Director of Photography
Alex Horwitz
Editor
Joshua L. Pearson
Editor
Robert Richman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger about?
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.
Who directed Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger was directed by Joe Berlinger.
Who stars in Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger?
The principal cast of Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger includes Stephen Rakes, James 'Whitey' Bulger, Tommy Donahue, David Boeri.
When was Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger released and how long is it?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger?
Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).