Who is James "Whitey" Bulger in Black Mass?

Johnny Depp plays James "Whitey" Bulger in the film.

Black Mass

Name: Black Mass
Genre: Action/Adventure,Drama
Released: 2015-09-18
Duration: 122
Rating: 68

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 Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history.

GENRE: Action/Adventure, Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Sep 18, 2015

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How long is Black Mass?: Black Mass is 2 hr 2 min long.

Who directed Black Mass?: Scott Cooper

Who is James "Whitey" Bulger in Black Mass?: Johnny Depp plays James "Whitey" Bulger in the film.

What is Black Mass about?: 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 Italian mob. The drama tells the story of this unholy alliance, which spiraled out of control, allowing Whitey to evade law enforcement, consolidate power, and become one of the most ruthless and powerful gangsters in Boston history.