The original post: /r/movies by /u/ergoegthatis on 2024-05-20 17:38:15.

In “The Departed,” there’s a scene where French, following Costello’s orders, has everyone write their real names and bank accounts, and then stay put. Everyone complies except for Costigan. He writes his name but refuses to stay, angering his bosses. This baffled me. Why did Costigan do this? Didn’t this draw more attention and endanger him even more?