Starring johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, sienna miller, dakota johnson, kevin bacon and peter sarsgaard directed by scott cooper out of the furnace and crazy heart a brutal look at the life of james whitey bulger. Becoming whitey bulger depp deserves a round of applause for the amount of homework he completed to bring whitey to life. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. Barrie in finding neverland 2004 and boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass 2015. I was particularly interested in the part about the roger wheeler murder as i was a tulsa police officer at the time an my partner. It is played well by johnny depp and he is very convincing as bulger, an murderous scoundrel. Whitey bulger is an american gangster and organized crime figurehead currently locked away in prison since 2011 on 19 murder charges, as well as racketeering, extortion, money laundering and more. They planned to take down theft italian mob and mafia in boston, which went awry. Johnny depp discusses black mass, his intrigue of whitey.
This is the superb account of kevin weeks, one of whitey bulgers main lieutenants, and was a great book to read alongside black mass, written by dick lehr, which has been recently had a film completed regarding whiteys exploits starring johnny depp all in all a fascinating insight into the mind of an extortionist, gangster and racketeering in. Black mass, starring johnny depp, leads off fall movie. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. By then, connolly was a major figure in the fbis boston office and whitey had become godfather of the irish mob. Based on the true story of james whitey bulger, one of the most feared, the most wanted and the most notorious gangsters in u.
The roles of connolly who was whitey bulgers fbi handler and his first wife. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster jimmy bulger to collaborate with the fbi in order to eliminate their common enemy. Black mass, starring johnny depp as bulger, is the latest of more than a dozen books and movies to tell his story, including the 2006. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster jimmy whitey bulger depp to collaborate with the fbi in order to eliminate their common enemy. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott cooper and written by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, based on dick lehr and gerard oneills 2001 book black mass. There was some fbi footage of him, though not many recordings of his voice. Johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of the most. Here, the first black mass trailer shows us plenty of intensity. Becoming whitey bulger, he talks about the difficult challenge of finding jimmy bulger.
Bulger is willing to help take down the italian mafia in exchange for the fbi turning a blind eye to his criminal activity. In director scott coopers black mass, depp portrays vicious south boston crime lord james whitey bulger, the leader of the winter hill gang who. Killing the myth of whitey bulger and why i suggested. Johnny depp is gangster whitey bulger in trailer for. I have seen so many italian mafia movies i completely forgot how powerful the irish mob was in america. John connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Set in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey.
John connolly and james whitey bulger grew up together on the streets of south boston. Johnny depp gives a performance to savor in black mass. This story about whitey bulger and the winter hill gang is spot on. Black mass official trailer 2015 johnny depp gangster movie in 1970s. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. Published on may 20, 2016 in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters this september in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to. Irish hoodlum james whitey bulger johnny depp continues to pursue a life of crime in 1970s boston. Black mass just sayin first look johnny depp youtube. Johnny depp gives an utterly chilling performance as the notorious james whitey bulger in bostonset crime drama black mass a world. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of the most ruthless and. Johnny depp stars as bulger, the irishamerican crime lord who would go on to become a household name.
Johnny depps black mass transformation unacknowledged. Becoming whitey bulger video 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Also known as aka it looks like we dont have any akas for this title yet. With ben bornstein, gloria pasqua casny, scott cooper, johnny depp.
James whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate. He has starred in a number of successful films, including crybaby 1990, dead man. Black mass dvd hennepin county library bibliocommons. Ten unbelievable stories from the wild life of james whitey bulger. Watch black mass full movie 2015watch black mass full moviewatch black mass full movie download. Black mass dvd in 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one.
James joseph whitey bulger jr was an american organized crime boss and fbi informant. Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of. Depp has gained critical praise for his portrayals of inept screenwriterdirector ed wood in the film of the same name 1994, undercover fbi agent joseph d. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Johnny depp reflects on black mass, whitey bulger and.
Depp wanted to meet with bulger in person to authentically depict his criminal. But spare a thought for sienna miller, who ended up being cut entirely. In the 2015 biographical crime drama black mass, depp played the role of convicted boston crime boss whitey bulger. Depp deserves a round of applause for the amount of homework he completed to bring whitey to life.
Rated r for brutal violence, language throughout, some sexual references and brief drug use. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement while consolidating his power and becoming one of. Black mass, starring johnny depp, leads off fall movie season black mass is based on the life of whitey bulger, the notorious south boston organized crime boss. Its 1975 and winter hill gang leader whitey s hold over south boston is threatened by the angiulo brothers of the italian american mafia. While his brother bill benedict cumberbatch remains a powerful leader in the massachusetts senate, irish hoodlum james whitey bulger johnny depp continues to. Johnny depp stars in black mass, in theaters september 18th. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy.
The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and. Fast forward 30 years to 20 and i am back in new york promoting my book, mafia prince. This makingof piece concentrates on depp s preparation to play bulger, including the development of the elaborate makeup and depp s research. Whitey bulgers wild life, in 10 unbelievable stories quartz. Johnny depp talks becoming james whitey bulger in black mass. Johnny deep portrays reallife serial killer james whitey bulger in this biographical crime drama. Johnny depp dons a bald skin cap and a thick, gravely boston accent to portray bulger in scott coopers out of the furnace. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous. Set primarily in the 1970s, bulger finds himself working as an informant for fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton. Never beforeseen photos reveal that the reallife james whitey bulger was not a fan of johnny depp s critically acclaimed 2015 bulger biopic, black mass, depicting his crime story.
The drama tells the true story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate in 1970s. Bulger would supply the fbi with information on the italian mafia if. Johnny depp stars as bulger, who was the brother of a state senator and was eventually convinced to wear a wire for the fbi to bring down the italian mafia in boston after they invaded his territory. Johnny depp discusses his work as whitey bulger in black mass, as well as the characters hes been sad to bid farewell. Johnny depp appeared in high spirits during a friday press. Black mass, the story of boston mob boss james whitey bulger, is set to hit theaters later this month. The story of notorious gangster whitey bulger is told in black mass, starring johnny depp. Fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades his superiors to let him approach irish gangster jimmy whitey bulger johnny depp to become an informant for the fbi. In 1970s south boston, fbi agent john connolly joel edgerton persuades irish mobster james whitey bulger johnny depp to collaborate with the fbi and eliminate a common enemy. Boston awaits release of new bulger movie black mass.
The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a mafia family invading his turf. Scott cooper directs, with mark mallouk penning the screenplay based on dick lehr and gerald oneills 2001 bestseller black mass. Whitey bulger says johnny depp biopic is pure fiction. But bulger s lawyer, jay carney, helped depp with the. And until now, his story has never been told in a movie. Depp plays real life boston gangster whitey bulger who was on the fbis most wanted list for years. A new trailer for johnny depp s movie black mass has been released. Black mass official trailer 2015 johnny depp gangster movie. Later reports of a sighting in italy in april 2007 proved false. But with days til the release, actor johnny depp sits down to talk about the film and him. He repeatedly got in fights with other inmates who accused bulger of being a rat.