James whitey bulger, the notorious boston gangster who wasfound dead tuesday in his prison cell, reluctantly had his popculture breakthroughin 2015s black mass, portrayed by one of the. Johnny depp did a spectacular job this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Black mass tells the story of the infamous alliance between the boston fbi and the citys bastard son, james whitey bulger. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Quotes tagged whitey bulger each of us is a book waiting to be written, and that book, if written, results in a person explained.
Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger. Black mass resurrects bostons long memories of whitey. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black. The movie is based on the life of the boston mobster including his often debated relationship with the fbi. May 01, 2000 black mass has been sitting on my bookshelf for quite a while, i was looking for a third book about jimmy whitey bulger written by dick lehr, i have whitey and have been trying to find underboss. Johnny depps portrayal of james whitey bulger in the film black mass captured his unvarnished brutality, but the actors comments on the red carpet at tuesday nights premiere in brookline. Whitey bulger felt strongly about his ties to ireland. In telling a story that has stained boston and the fbi for all of eternity and telling with precision, guts and, most of all, honesty, it solidifies black mass as one of the best films of the year thus far. Patrick radden keefe on the movie black mass, with johnny depp, and the book where the bodies were buried. Sep 18, 2015 black mass, scott coopers new film, puts some of that luster back. Johnny depp looks unrecognizable as james whitey bulger in. Longtime associate of whitey bulger slams new film black mass.
Soon to be a major motion picture starring johnny depp as whitey bulger, black mass is the chilling true story of what happened between thema dark deal that spiraled out of control, leading to drug dealing, racketeering, and murder. Nov 14, 2015 johnny depp is tipped for an oscar for his portrayal of one of the fbis most wanted in black mass. Black mass 2015 director scott cooper finally brought the true story of whitey bulger to the screen in the 2015 drama black mass. Its their second book about bulger as in 2000 they were the first to detail the gangsters crooked relationship with the fbi and the deadly mayhem it caused in their book black mass. Americas most wanted gangster and the manhunt that brought him to justice by kevin cullen, black mass by. 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.
A mobster expert separates truth from fiction in black mass bbc. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in. Bulger, a notorious gangster turned fbi informant, is the subject of new johnny depp film black mass. At one time set to be directed by barry levinson with johnny depp and joel edgerton starring, the whitey bulger drama black mass was shut down and seemed like one of. The film black massreleased september 18, 2015 in the usstars johnny depp as bulger and was directed by scott cooper. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black mass. For more than a decade, until his capture in june 2011, he was listed by the fbi as one of its 10 mostwanted fugitives. Jun 02, 20 its their second book about bulger as in 2000 they were the first to detail the gangsters crooked relationship with the fbi and the deadly mayhem it caused in their book black mass. Last week, we determined that whitey bulger, the notorious bostonarea gangster johnny depp portrays in the new drama black mass, is probably the only person in the free world who has refused a. Whitey bulger pic black mass back on with johnny depp. Gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in black mass. The finished version of black mass was scripted by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, and has been billed as the true story of whitey bulger, fbi agent john connolly and the fbis witness protection program that was created by j. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black mass nobody else in scott coopers movie about the famous boston crime boss can keep up with depp. Jul 30, 2015 threetime oscar nominee johnny depp sweeney todd.
Black mass, the new johnny depp film based on the life of boston mobster whitey bulger, who stood just behind osama bin laden on the fbis mostwanted list for years, hardly needs to diverge. Bacon inset, whos no stranger to boston he was here for the filming of. Unlike the book black mass, where the journalists are the heroes, the film. Following the publication of this now modern classic book, a myriad of books and films. Sep 22, 2015 the source material for the film was a book written by boston globe reporters gerard oneill and dick lehr called black mass. Johnny depp turns in one of his more nuanced and compelling performances in a while in black mass, however, the rest of the film seesaws between tedium and mildly gripping. Depp stars in the biopic, which is based on the 2012 nonfiction book of the same name. Johnny depps portrayal of whitey bulger all wrong, lawyer. Whitey bulger pic black mass back on with johnny depp, tom.
We were motivated to write this book, lehr tells ron chepesiuk and will hryb of crime beat radio. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal kindle edition by lehr, dick, oneill, gerard. I expected more as i know they made a movie of the same name with johnny depp, so i thought it would be at least. People and entertainment weekly got an exclusive first look at the actor, 51, as the notorious violent criminal james whitey bulger in the upcoming gangster drama. Black mass johnny depp does careerbest work as notorious boston gangster james whitey bulger in scott coopers taut, elegantly understated crime drama. Black mass, the new johnny depp film based on the life of boston mobster whitey bulger, who stood just behind osama bin laden on the fbis mostwanted list for years, hardly needs to diverge from. Sep, 2015 whitey bulger, the boston crime boss who is the subject of black mass, scott coopers new movie starring johnny depp and opening on sept.
Set during the 1970s, black mass tells the almost tooweirdtobetrue story of how bulger maintained a criminal empire for decades with the tacit, and sometimes explicit, help of the fbi. Johnny depp as whitey bulger in black mass left and the real whitey bulger in the 1990s. Apr 24, 2015 threetime oscar nominee johnny depp sweeney todd. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring whitey. Black mass movie vs true story of whitey bulger, john connolly. Theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black mass. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. John connoly and james whitey bulger grew up together on the streets.
Oct 30, 2018 gangster whitey bulger, found dead tuesday, wasnt a fan of johnny depps portrayal of him in black mass. Johnny depp joins whitey bulger biopic black mass cross creek has attached johnny depp to play whitey bulger in the biopic black mass, with oscarwinner barry levinson rain man, bugsy directing. Whitey bulger, american crime boss who, as head of the bostonarea winter hill gang, was a leading figure in organized crime from the late 1960s to the mid1990s. Sep 18, 2015 bulger, a notorious gangster turned fbi informant, is the subject of new johnny depp film black mass. Black mass best quotes if nobody sees it, it didnt.
Whitey bulger felt strongly about his ties to ireland, says. Black mass, scott coopers new film, puts some of that luster back. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic. A longtime associate of white bulger has slammed black mass the new johnny depp film about the notorious gangster as a major disappointment and a work of pure fiction former mobster and ex. Kevin weeks book brutal was written very much from his point of view as bulger s muscle. Sep 21, 2015 black mass, the new johnny depp film based on the life of boston mobster whitey bulger, who stood just behind osama bin laden on the fbis mostwanted list for years, hardly needs to diverge. The movie is pure fiction based on a true story from 19781994, kevin weeks served as a member of the winter hill gang, and a close friend. Yes, as conveyed in the black mass movie, bulger s righthand man, stephen flemmi portrayed by rory cochrane, had sex with deborah hussey, the daughter of flemmis commonlaw wife, marion. The making of mob boss whitey bulger gangsters inc. The films screenplay, by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, is based on the 2001 nonfiction book black mass. Barry levinson will direct with a scheduled may start date.
Whitey bulger, the fbi and a devils deal, a book written by. Apr 14, 2017 johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black mass and his dogs. Cooper recruited johnny depp to give a vampiric performance. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in. The oscarnominated actor whos recently been a pirate, a vampire, and the mad hatter will play.
Johnny depp and benedict cumberbatch as the bulger. Check out movie behind the scenes, interviews, movie red carpet. Johnny depp turned into infamous former mob boss whitey bulger while filming black mass in boston this week. Johnny depp is tipped for an oscar for his portrayal of one of the fbis most wanted in black mass. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in black. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. Black mass has been sitting on my bookshelf for quite a while, i was looking for a third book about jimmy whitey bulger written by dick lehr, i have whitey and have been trying to find underboss. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. Black mass is directed by scott cooper, and stars johnny depp, joel edgerton and benedict cumberbatch. Johnny depp and benedict cumberbatch as the bulger brothers and joel edgerton as john connolly, former fbi.
Is johnny depps black mass oscar worthy black mass begins in 1975, and shows how bulger did, indeed, become an informant, creating an unholy alliance thatironicallyexpanded his. Depp plays the part of the infamous whitey bulger and his performance has been well received by both fans of his and the movie. Bulger as a charismatic antihero whose actions are both. Black mass, the new johnny depp film based on the life of boston. Its in the works, according to the authors of black mass. Kevin bacon joins johnny depp in black mass the boston globe. Reallife gangsters pour scorn on johnny depp mob biopic black mass. Apr 25, 2015 black mass a new upcoming mafia movie stars johnny depp as infamous boston mobster james whitey bulger. The demon barber of fleet street, finding neverland, the pirates of the caribbean films stars as notorious mobster whitey. Kevin bacon joins johnny depp in black mass the boston.
As the actor filmed a bar scene, a pal of bulgers sidled up to. Black mass film, johnny depp makeup artistry bring. Mar 18, 2020 whitey bulger, american crime boss who, as head of the bostonarea winter hill gang, was a leading figure in organized crime from the late 1960s to the mid1990s. Johnny depp goes to dark places for whitey bulger in black mass. Black mass a new upcoming mafia movie stars johnny depp as infamous boston mobster james whitey bulger.
B lack mass, directed by scott cooper, and written by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, tells the rise and fall of james whitey bulger, who along with his notorious crew, the winter hill. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob, by dick lehr and gerard oneill. Flemmi had moved in with deborahs mother when deborah was a toddler. Johnny depp joins whitey bulger biopic black mass screen rant. Adapted by mark mallouk and jez butterworth from the. Yes, as conveyed in the black mass movie, bulgers righthand man, stephen flemmi portrayed by rory cochrane, had sex with deborah hussey, the daughter of flemmis commonlaw wife, marion. Is the johnny depp gangland thriller really an accurate depiction. Johnny depps portrayal of reputed boston mob boss james whitey bulger is as fabricated as his performances as jack sparrow and the mad hatter, bulgers defense attorney hank brennan tells the. Bulger victims object to depps comments the boston globe. Oct 30, 2018 black mass 2015 director scott cooper finally brought the true story of whitey bulger to the screen in the 2015 drama black mass. I suppose like many people, i became interested in the story of james whitey bulger around the time of his capture and more so after watching black mass the movie.
The source material for the film was a book written by boston globe reporters gerard oneill and. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. The director talks about whitey bulgers irish links. Sep 18, 2015 theres no match for whitey bulgeror johnny deppin black mass nobody else in scott coopers movie about the famous boston crime boss can keep up with depp. Johnny depp is attached to play notorious boston gangster whitey bulger in black mass. Kevin weeks book brutal was written very much from his point of view as bulgers muscle.
Later in january 2014, scott cooper was attached to rewrite and direct the film. Feb 07, 2014 at one time set to be directed by barry levinson with johnny depp and joel edgerton starring, the whitey bulger drama black mass was shut down and seemed like one of those projects that may. The movie is set to hit theaters in september and seems to be another very solid effort by depp in the world of mob movies. Benedict cumberbatch replaces guy pearce in johnny depps whitey bulger movie. Black mass best quotes if nobody sees it, it didnt happen. Whitey bulger, the boston crime boss who is the subject of black mass, scott coopers new movie starring johnny depp and opening on sept. The movie is pure fiction based on a true story from 19781994, kevin weeks served as a member of the winter hill gang, and a. In 1975, a lowlevel boston gangster named whitey bulger makes the deal of a lifetime. Now a new book has revealed the full extent of the police protection he got. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal written by gerard oneill and dick lehr.
Jul 12, 2017 whitey bulgers enforcer slams black mass. The film tells the true story of infamous rise and fall of james whitey bulger, the most violent criminal in south boston history. Whitey bulger immortalized by johnny depp in black mass. Johnny depps performance as boston mobster whitey bulger has.
Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal introduction. As the criminal james whitey bulger in black mass, johnny depps portrayal as a bloodless vampire of crime is the essence of the film. Kevin bacon will join johnny depp in the adaptation of the whitey bulger book black mass, according to deadline. Starring johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton based on the book black mass. States of america in 2000 by public affairs, a member of the perseus book group, 250 west 57.