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The Departed is William Monahan's screenplay for Martin Scorsese's 2006 crime thriller, adapted from the 2002 Hong Kong film Infernal Affairs. It follows an undercover agent inside a criminal organization and a criminal informant placed inside the police, whose identities are concealed while both sides search for the infiltrator.
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Who wrote The Departed screenplay?
William Monahan wrote the screenplay for Martin Scorsese's 2006 crime thriller. The film is adapted from the 2002 Hong Kong crime film Infernal Affairs.
What is the double-infiltration plot in The Departed?
Billy Costigan enters the Massachusetts State Police while secretly working against crime boss Frank Costello. At the same time, Colin Sullivan has infiltrated the police as Costello's informant.
Who is Frank Costello in The Departed screenplay?
Frank Costello is the Boston crime boss played by Jack Nicholson. He uses Colin Sullivan inside the police force to protect his organization from investigation.
Did The Departed screenplay win an Oscar?
Yes, William Monahan won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for the 2006 film. The Departed also won Best Picture and gave Martin Scorsese his first Best Director Oscar.
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