Leonardo DiCaprio's 'The Departed' had a real-life former detective as an advisor

Leonardo DiCaprio's Departed is one of most critically acclaimed movies of his career.  Martin Scorsese-directorial, which released in year 2006, features Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, and Mark Wahlberg in le roles. American crime film also features Martin Sheen, Ray Winstone, Vera Farmiga, and Alec Baldwin essaying supporting roles.

Oscar-winning film went on to become a success due to various reasons. One of highlights of film was  intricate plot and actors' performances. However, many fans are unaware that film h a real-life former detective who was an visor for film. Re on to kw more details about this story:

DiCaprio's ' Departed' h a former detective as an visor

Thomas B Duffy, who is a former Massachusetts State Police Major, is kwn for his works in case against mob boss of South Boston named James Bulger. Duffy worked for Boston for about 30 years and became in expert in investigating organized crime. He was kwn to be a technical visor on Leonardo DiCaprio's  Departed. 

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t only was Thomas Duffy an visor for  film but he was also a part of film as an actor. former detective me a cameo appearance in movie. He plays role of Goverr of Massachusetts. 

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Matt Damon, who plays role of Colin Sullivan, in order to kw more about his character, worked with Massachusetts State Police unit of Boston. actor worked with m on a regular basis by accompanying m on routine patrols. Matt Damon even took part in drug raids and he underwent extensive training regarding police procedures including how to hunt for a suspect. 

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Departed features Leonardo DiCaprio playing role of William 'Billy' Costigan and Matt Damon essaying role of Colin Sullivan. flick won four Oscars that year. Scorsese's direction, le actors' performances, editing and soundtrack garnered widespre acclaim from critics. flick earned a total of 60 awards and 129 minations. 

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