Black Mass

In 1975, James "Whitey" Bulger, leader of the Irish-American Winter Hill Gang, controls almost all of organized crime within South Boston, along with his right-hand manStephen Flemmi, newcomer Kevin Weeks, and callous hitman, Johnny Martorano. Bulger's hold over South Boston is challenged by the North end Angiulo Brothers, who head up a rival gang with ties to the New England Mafia family. An unexpected opportunity arises with the return of FBI agent John Connolly to South Boston; Connolly being a former native of the area and friend of Whitey and his brother William "Billy" Bulger, who is the Massachusetts State Senate President. Connolly's arrival in Boston induces him to try infiltrating the experienced Angiulo Brothers. Connolly tries to get Whitey's cooperation but Whitey detests of the idea of becoming an informant. However, Whitey begins to relent after assessing the advantages and protection which he gains through his participation with the FBI for himself, his friends, and his family. After the Angiulo Brothers murder a Winter Hill gang member, Whitey becomes an informant.....more>>