The Departed (2006)

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→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 2 films

To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.

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On the Waterfront
On the Waterfront (1954)1

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Black Mass
Black Mass (2015)2
 The Town
The Town (2010)3

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Influenced By

  1. On the Waterfront (1954)
    "Directed by Martin Scorsese, this crime drama about undercover operations and moral ambiguity echoes the themes of corruption and personal conflict found in "On the Waterfront."" Mean Streets Wikipedia

Influenced

  1. Black Mass (2015)
    "This film portrays the life of notorious Boston crime boss Whitey Bulger. Given that Jack Nicholson's character in "The Departed" was loosely based on Bulger, "Black Mass" serves as a direct exploration of the real-life figure who inspired elements of Scorsese's film." 6 Movies and TV Shows Inspired by Gangster Whitey Bulger, From 'The Departed' to 'The Blacklist' (Photos) Brian Welk TheWrap
  2. The Town (2010)
    "Directed by Ben Affleck, this film explores the lives of Boston bank robbers and the law enforcement officers pursuing them. The movie's setting and themes of crime and betrayal echo those in "The Departed."" 7 Movies Like The Departed Flixlatino Team Flixlatino