The departed [videorecording] / Warner Bros. Pictures presents a Plan B/Initial Entertainment Group/Vertigo Entertainment production in association with Media Asia Films ; produced by Brad Pitt, Brad Grey and Graham King ; screenplay by William Monahan ; directed by Martin Scorsese.
In South Boston, the state police force are waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and the other mole are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419818139
- ISBN: 9781419818134
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (151 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: Burbank, CA : Warner Bros. Entertainment, [2007]
- Copyright: ©2007
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Special features: Theatrical trailer.This 2006 feature film is based on the 2002 screenplay "Wu jian dao" by Alan Mak and Felix Chong.Wide screen presentation.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; music, Howard Shore ; costume designer, Sandy Powell ; production designer, Kristi Zea ; visual effects supervisor, Rob Legato.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Alec Baldwin.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: R; strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content, and drug material.
- System Details Note:
- DVD; wide screen; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
- Language Note:
- English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
- Awards Note:
- National Board of Review (USA), 2006: NBR - Best Director (Martin Scorsese) ; Best Ensemble.
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Available copies
- 39 of 41 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 2 of 2 copies available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 41 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | R DVD DEP (Text) | 30229101316213 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Madison Main Library | R 1-DVD DEP (Text) | 30229101147279 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
