Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger
2014
6.4 (83)
1 hr 47 min
The FBI thought they had him. It was the other way around.
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.
Top Cast
Stephen Rakes as Bulger Extortion Victim
James 'Whitey' Bulger as Defendent
Tommy Donahue as Son of Victim Michael Donahue
David Boeri as WBUR Senior Reporter
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