Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Black mass is a 2015 american biographical crime drama film produced and directed by scott cooper and written by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, based on dick lehr and gerard oneills 2001 book black mass. This book is ghost written by kevin weeks, a long time enforcer for bulger. Following the publication of this now modern classic book, a myriad of books and. Hes also facing assertions that he was an fbi informant before. Sep 18, 2015 black mass is based on the dick lehr and gerard oneill nonfiction narrative black mass. A wellresearched book claiming to be the first complete and authoritative account of the life of criminal james whitey bulger. Whitey bulger by kevin cullen, shelley murphy kirkus. Jimmy s brother billy benedict cumberbatch is a state senator and eventual president of the massachusetts senate, so basically the boys went into three of the four stereotypical professions available for kids from southie. Oct 30, 2018 arrested in 2011 after 16 years on the run, bulger s life of crime has been the subject of several books and movies including black mass, a biopic featuring johnny depp as the irishamerican.
Mar 18, 2020 numerous books were written about bulger. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal, which tells jimmy whitey bulgers sordid story of crime and punishment. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in black mass. Whitey bulger have expressed disgust and horror at comments made by johnny depp at a premiere of the.
For more than a decade, until his capture in june 2011. In this brief note, added to a new edition of black mass and dated january 2012, dick lehr and gerard oneill update readers on new developments in the case notably, the murder conviction of john connolly and the capture and arrest of james whitey bulger. In black mass, we see bulger and his gang shooting and killing tommy king on a beach after kings earlier drunken threats at bulger. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you. Johnny depp talks transforming into whitey bulger in. In the new film black mass, actor johnny depp, 52, portrays bulger and told reporters at a screening of the movie in brookline, massachusetts this week that he approached the role by looking at. Whitey bulger was a horrible man, and the fbi was even worse, but this is an exciting, wellwritten book that has the pace of a thriller. Jun 07, 2012 with the advent of the capture of whitey bulger by the fbi in june of 2011, dick lehr and gerard oneills book, black mass. A troublemaker from an early age, whitey ran with a. James whitey bulger, the notorious boston gangster who was found dead tuesday in his prison cell, reluctantly had his popculture breakthrough in 2015s black mass, portrayed by one of the. Penitentiary hazelton, bruceton mills, west virginia, american crime boss who, as head of the bostonarea winter hill gang, was a leading figure in organized crime from the late 1960s to the mid1990s.
Id recommend black mass a little dated but excellent and most wanted by tom foley, the state trooper in charge of bringing whitey down. This is a first hand account of how whitey bulger, and steve flemmi became part of the fbi as informants, and in turn the fbi became informants for. Whitey bulger audiobook by kevin cullen, shelley murphy. Hes also facing assertions that he was an fbi informant before he skipped town and spent 16 years living on the lam. Id rather have jimmy james bulger by my side than any of these hypocritical so called christians. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal based on the book by dick lehr and gerard oneill by worth books. Last week, we determined that whitey bulger, the notorious bostonarea gangster johnny depp portrays in the new drama black mass, is probably the only person in the free world who has refused a. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a mafia family invading his turf.
Silence earns mobster whitey bulgers girlfriend 21 more. This entry was posted in boston history and tagged all souls, black mass, edward mackenzie jr, edzo, howie carr is a loudmouth, irish mob, kevin weeks, pat nee, patrick nee, southie, whitey bulger, whitey bulger book reports, whitey bulger books. Johnny depp played the mobster in the 2015 picture black mass, and jack nicholsons character in oscarwinner the. Has whitey bulger turned you off from other books in this genre. The black mass true story reveals that while in prison for bank robbery in the late 1950s, whitey bulger volunteered to participate in a cia program named mkultra in exchange for reduced time on his sentence.
Prior to his years as the central figure of the irishamerican mafia, bulger served on alcatraz from november 1959 until july 1962 for a. He was the inspiration for the character of frank costello played by jack nicholson in martin scorseses film the departed 2006, and johnny depp portrayed him in the biopic black mass 2015. In director scott coopers black mass, depp portrays vicious south boston crime lord james whitey bulger, the leader of the winter hill gang who, while serving as a toplevel informant for. But, to the credit of the film black mass, johnny depp plays bulger as a bloodless psychotic, and does not stint on depicting his savagery. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi. Bulgers enforcer kevin j weeks, who was present at several murders and dug secret graves in basements and on urban beaches, served four. But his solution whenever confronted with a problem was always murder at least 19 of them. Gangster james whitey bulger ruled bostons irish mob, and his wary collaboration with the italian mafia, which he detested, was the cornerstone of the citys. Oct 30, 2018 boston mobster whitey bulger found dead in west virginia prison oct. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal ebook written by dick lehr, gerard oneill.
Jun 26, 20 10 books about james whitey bulger hes been charged with 19 counts of murder. Whitey bulger, notorious mobster, furious about black mass. May 01, 2000 black mass has been sitting on my bookshelf for quite a while, i was looking for a third book about jimmy whitey bulger written by dick lehr, i have whitey and have been trying to find underboss. Black mass whitey bulger, the fbi and a devils deal by dick lehr. It is an epic story of violence, doublecross, and corruption at. Boston gangster whitey bulger is killed behind bars. Oct 30, 2018 former boston globe reporter dick lehr, who cowrote two books on bulger including black mass, which was made into a 2015 movie starring johnny depp as whitey said bulger had been a. Black mass has been sitting on my bookshelf for quite a while, i was looking for a third book about jimmy whitey bulger written by dick lehr, i have whitey and have been trying to find underboss.
Entertainment each december jimmy would send us out with envelopes stuffed full of money and luxurious gifts. Nov 25, 20 in 2011, fbi agents found mobster james whitey bulger and his girlfriend catherine greig hiding out in santa monica, calif. John connoly and james whitey bulger grew up together on the streets. Johnny depp as bulger in the hit film black mass image. Sep 21, 2015 black mass, the new johnny depp film based on the life of boston mobster whitey bulger, who stood just behind osama bin laden on the fbis mostwanted list for years, hardly needs to diverge. Only the ignorant whom have used him have anything negative to say about him. The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse plemons. It is an epic story of violence, doublecross, and corruption at the center of which are the black hearts of two old friends whose lives unfolded in the darkness of permanent midnight. Johnny depp and benedict cumberbatch as the bulger brothers and joel edgerton as john connolly, former fbi. Black mass pivots between the streets and bars of southie and the f. The irish mob, the boston fbi, and a devils deal will be read by many. The film black massreleased september 18, 2015 in the usstars johnny depp as bulger and was directed by scott cooper.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading black mass. Black mass movie vs true story of whitey bulger, john connolly. Oct 30, 2018 read how the movie black mass resurrected memories of whitey bulger for boston residents. Black mass was released on dvd and bluray on february 16, 2016. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal kindle edition by lehr, dick, oneill, gerard. Aug 06, 2011 this entry was posted in boston history and tagged all souls, black mass, edward mackenzie jr, edzo, howie carr is a loudmouth, irish mob, kevin weeks, pat nee, patrick nee, southie, whitey bulger, whitey bulger book reports, whitey bulger books. A voiceover mentions that the location was the site where. Sep 18, 2015 victims of the murderous boston mobster james whitey bulger have expressed disgust and horror at comments made by johnny depp at a premiere of the biopic black mass, in which the actor. Oct 15, 2015 one of his friends growing up is a reasonably small time thug operating out of southie, jimmy bulger johnny depp. Sep 18, 2015 in black mass, we see bulger and his gang shooting and killing tommy king on a beach after kings earlier drunken threats at bulger. In 2011, fbi agents found mobster james whitey bulger and his girlfriend catherine greig hiding out in santa monica, calif. The films screenplay, by mark mallouk and jez butterworth, is based on the 2001 nonfiction book black mass. Apr 28, 2016 bulgers enforcer kevin j weeks, who was present at several murders and dug secret graves in basements and on urban beaches, served four years and wrote several books about his life under bulger. From his boston childhood to his current home in a prison cell, boston globe reporters cullen and murphy follow their subject through every documented moment in his life.
When kevin weeks jesse plemons begins to reveal to the f. Black mass by dick lehr meet your next favorite book. He gives people second chances without passing judgment. The true story of whitey bulger, the brother of a state senator and the most infamous violent criminal in the history of south boston, who became an fbi informant to take down a. Oct 30, 2018 james whitey bulger, the notorious boston gangster who was found dead tuesday in his prison cell, reluctantly had his popculture breakthrough in 2015s black mass, portrayed by one of the. Mafia boss tells all jimmy hoffa, jfk assassination and much more. The movie is pure fiction based on a true story from 19781994, kevin weeks served as a member of the winter hill gang, and a close friend. Jimmy is one of the most unselfish people i have ever met. Whitey bulger, infamous boston mob boss, killed in prison. Americas most wanted gangster and the manhunt that brought him to justice by kevin cullen, black mass by. Oct 30, 2018 bulger s dramatic, bloodthirsty story has inspired several films and books. Black mass is based on the dick lehr and gerard oneill nonfiction narrative black mass. Boston gangster whitey bulger is killed behind bars daily. Whitey bulger hated how johnny depp portrayed him in.
Bulger is a true southie character, his name wellknown to residents of the. A look at the life of james whitey bulger, the notorious boston crime boss, including his childhood, mob and f. Sep 18, 2015 black mass pivots between the streets and bars of southie and the f. Read how the movie black mass resurrected memories of whitey bulger for boston residents.
Jul 12, 2017 whitey bulgers enforcer slams black mass. Hes somebody i generally agree with and generally cant stand. A troublemaker from an early age, whitey ran with a gang, stole cars, mugged people and was sent to. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob, by dick lehr and gerard oneill. Boston mobster whitey bulger found dead in west virginia prison oct. Whitey bulger, notorious mobster, furious about black. He made me believe in myself when i wanted to give up. With johnny depp, benedict cumberbatch, dakota johnson, joel edgerton. Arrested in 2011 after 16 years on the run, bulgers life of crime has been the subject of several books and movies including black mass, a biopic featuring johnny depp as the irishamerican.
Bulgers life was portrayed in the movie black mass, starring depp. Raised in a south boston housing project, james whitey bulger became the most wanted fugitive of his generation. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read black mass. Black mass, explores the dark underworld of south bostons crime syndicate, and is the chilling account of how bulger was able manipulate the fbi for a period of decades. In this riveting story, rich with family ties and intrigue, awardwinning boston globe reporters kevin cullen and shelley murphy. This level of insight allows for a compelling read and gives some idea of the brutal world these men inhabited. I liked the brothers bulger, but im not sure how seriously you can take howie carr.
The film has an ensemble cast including johnny depp, joel edgerton, benedict cumberbatch, kevin bacon, jesse. Bulgers dramatic, bloodthirsty story has inspired several films and books. Sep 17, 2015 in the new film black mass, actor johnny depp, 52, portrays bulger and told reporters at a screening of the movie in brookline, massachusetts this week that he approached the role by looking at. Whitey bulger, the fbi, and a devils deal lehr, dick, oneill. Oct 30, 2018 bulgers life was portrayed in the movie black mass, starring depp. Captured in 2011, he was later found guilty of federal racketeering. With the advent of the capture of whitey bulger by the fbi in june of 2011, dick lehr and gerard oneills book, black mass. Whitey bulger victims angered by johnny depps comments at.
Published in great britain in 2015 by canongate books ltd, 14 high street, edinburgh eh1 1te. Whitey bulger was a prominent figure in bostons organized crime scene from the 1970s until the mid90s, when he fled the area. Jimmys brother billy benedict cumberbatch is a state senator and eventual president of the massachusetts senate, so basically the boys went into three of the four stereotypical professions available for kids from southie crime, law enforcement, and politics the. Having watched black mass movie, james whitey bulger warranted further investigation. The true story of an unholy alliance between the fbi and the irish mob. James whitey bulger henchman reveals how he used to hide. His girlfriend, catherine grieg, remains in prison at a federal womans facility in minnesota and is set to be. Discover the latest buzzworthy books, from mysteries and romance to humor and.