Martin Scorsese's crime drama "The Departed" is set in South Boston where the state police force is waging an all-out war to take down the city's top organized crime ring. Directed by Edward Zwick (Glory, The Last Samurai) this urgent, intensely moving adventure shapes gripping human stories and heart-pounding action into a modern epic of profound impact. As head of the FBI through eight presidents and three wars, Hoover waged battle against threats both real and perceived, often bending the rules to keep his countrymen safe.