The Departed (2006) – Filming Locations
Drama / Thriller / Crime · Directed by Martin Scorsese · Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Vera Farmiga
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.
Where was The Departed filmed?
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Boston – Police station interior and exterior scenes. The film's primary setting, with multiple Boston landmarks and streets used throughout the production.
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Boston – Exterior scenes and establishing shots of Charlestown neighborhood. Iconic Boston landmark used for neighborhood establishment and character background scenes.
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Boston – Exterior shots in historic North End neighborhood. Historic church used to establish the Boston Irish neighborhood setting where characters grew up.
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Boston – Multiple street scenes and neighborhood establishing shots. South Boston waterfront and streets extensively used as the primary neighborhood setting for the film.
- Boston, Massachusetts, USA, Boston – Climactic scenes and harbor-side confrontations. Boston Harbor locations used for dramatic final sequences and establishing cityscape shots.