You think Biggie Smalls was a true OG? The Notorious One doesn't have anything on Whitey Bulger.
One of the most brutal gangsters ever seen in the Irish-American hood of South Boston, Bulger rules the city's criminal underworld for decades. Of course, he has a little help from his friends: a few corrupt FBI agents, for one.
Aided by his G-men pals, Bulger stacks up a body count that would make Voldemort jealous, dominating everything from drugs to gambling to vending machines. He might be a criminal, but the Whitey portrayed in Black Mass sure isn't common.
Questions About Criminality
- Can John Morris and John Connolly be considered criminals? Defend your position.
- In what ways does Whitey Bulger differ from an ordinary criminal?
- Can Bulger truly be considered a "chessmaster" of crime? Explain.
- Is Steve Flemmi an effective informant? Why or why not?