20 Years Ago Today: Matt Damon Starred In A Legendary Director's Oscar-Winning Crime Thriller

20 Years Later, Martin Scorsese's Crime Thriller Masterwork Fulfills A Surprising Legacy

Two decades ago, Martin Scorsese's 'The Departed' joined an incredible Oscars club.

The Departed Turns 20: Brad Pitt Beat Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax to the Rights, Then Gave His Role to Matt Damon

The Oscar-winning crime thriller The Departed, where Martin Scorsese did a great job transitioning the 2002 Hong Kong movie Infernal Affairs into a highly respectable remake, celebrates its 20th anniversary. The Departed Turns 20: Brad Pitt Beat Harvey Weinstein’s Miramax to the Rights, Then Gave His Role to Matt Damon Written by Casey Chong for Fortress of Solitude

20 Years Ago Today: Matt Damon Starred In A Legendary Director's Oscar-Winning Crime Thriller

This now 20-year-old crime thriller (which is fronted by a star-studded cast that includes Matt Damon) landed its revered director their first Oscar.