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William Monahan is an American screenwriter, novelist, and former journalist. He won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Departed" (2006), adapting the Hong Kong film "Infernal Affairs" into a Boston-set crime thriller directed by Martin Scorsese. His other prominent screenwriting credits include the historical epic "Kingdom of Heaven" (2005) and the crime drama "The Gambler" (2014). Monahan is also known for his work as a novelist and occasional film director.
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Which film earned William Monahan an Academy Award?
William Monahan won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Departed, released in 2006. Martin Scorsese directed the Boston-set crime thriller.
Was The Departed adapted from another movie?
Yes, The Departed adapts the Hong Kong crime film Infernal Affairs. Monahan relocated the central undercover-police conflict to Boston and reshaped it for the English-language film.
What other kinds of work has William Monahan done?
Monahan has worked as a novelist, journalist, and screenwriter. His film writing includes crime dramas and historical or international stories in addition to The Departed.
Who directed The Departed screenplay adaptation by William Monahan?
Martin Scorsese directed The Departed from Monahan's adapted screenplay. The 2006 film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg.
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