The departed
(DVD) 

Video release of a 2006 motion picture.

Based on the 2002 screenplay "Wu jian dao" by Alan Mak and Felix Chong.

Special features: theatrical trailer (3 min.).

Director of photography, Michael Ballhaus ; editor, Thelma Schoonmaker ; music, Howard Shore ; costume designer, Sandy Powell ; production designer, Kristi Zea ; visual effects supervisor, Rob Legato.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, Anthony Anderson, Alec Baldwin.

In South Boston, the state police force is waging a war on Irish-American organized crime. Undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate, which is run by gangland chief Frank Costello. Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there are moles in their midst, Billy and the other mole are suddenly thrust into danger. Afraid of being caught and exposed to the enemy, each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save himself.

MPAA rating: R; strong brutal violence, pervasive language, some strong sexual content and drug material.

DVD, region 1, widescreen (letterbox, enhanced) presentation; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround, dual-layer.

English, dubbed French or dubbed Spanish dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.

Academy Awards, 2007: Best Motion Picture of the Year ; Best Achievement in Directing (Martin Scorsese) ; Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay (William Monahan).

Edgar Award, 2007: Best Motion Picture Screen Play (William Monahan).

Golden Globes, 2007: Best Director - Motion Picture (Martin Scorsese).