Dateline - S17E59: Crossing the Line (2009)

Name: Crossing the Line (2009)
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: 2009-07-10
Duration: 43 min

Jul 10, 2009Crime, DocumentarySeason 17, Episode 59

Two childhood friends from South Boston take divergent paths: John Connolly was one of Boston's most celebrated FBI agents, and James "Whitey" Bulger became a notorious mobster. Connolly makes a deal with his old friend Bulger: Become an FBI informant, and his illegal gambling operation can continue without interference from the law. NBC’s Dennis Murphy reports on the story that became the basis for “The Departed.” Watch the full show here.

Cast: Ann Curry

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Dateline S17E59 Synopsis

Stream Dateline "Crossing the Line (2009)" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2009-07-10, this episode is part of Season 17 of Dateline. Featuring performances from Ann Curry among the cast. With a runtime of 45m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Crime and Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Two childhood friends from South Boston take divergent paths: John Connolly was one of Boston's most celebrated FBI agents, and James "Whitey" Bulger became a notorious mobster. Connolly makes a deal with his old friend Bulger: Become an FBI informan...