What is Black Mass?
"Black Mass" is a biographical crime drama film based on the true story of a notorious figure from South Boston. The film tells the story of a man who was the brother of a state senator, and is widely regarded as the most violent criminal in the history of his neighborhood.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 123 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 17, 2015
- Studios
- Vendian Entertainment, Infinitum Nihil, Head Gear Films
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, History
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Overview
"Black Mass" is a biographical crime drama film based on the true story of a notorious figure from South Boston. The film tells the story of a man who was the brother of a state senator, and is widely regarded as the most violent criminal in the history of his neighborhood. This individual's actions and alliances had significant consequences for the local crime landscape. He formed an alliance with law enforcement, specifically the FBI, in order to take down a rival group that was encroaching on his territory.
Should you watch it?
“An infamous South Boston criminal becomes an FBI informant to eliminate a rival Mafia family.”
- based on a true story
- features crime and history elements
- contains violent criminal themes
Watch it if you are interested in true crime dramas about Boston history.
The film deals with violent criminal themes and is rated R.
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What is the film about?
It tells the true story of Whitey Bulger, a violent criminal from South Boston who became an FBI informant.
Who is Whitey Bulger?
He is the brother of a state senator and a notorious criminal in the history of South Boston.
Why does Whitey Bulger become an FBI informant?
He becomes an informant to take down a Mafia family that is invading his turf.
When was the film released in the US?
It was released on 09/18/2015.
What genres are associated with the film?
The film spans drama, crime, and history.