Martin Scorsese has been a beloved filmmaker since the ‘70s. All he was missing for many years was that Oscar. Would it ever arrive? Or would he end up like Alfred Hitchcock, never recognized with a Best Director award? Then, the day came, thanks to a twisty crime drama adaptation called The Departed. It was packed with stars, but Scorsese is always one of the stars of his movies. These are 20 facts about the Oscar-winning film.
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