A History of Violence vs Infernal Affairs
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for A History of Violence). A History of Violence is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 40m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2005). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A History of Violence
Infernal Affairs| A History of Violence | Infernal Affairs | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2002 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | David Cronenberg | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung |
| Main cast | Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, Kyle Schmid, Maria Bello, Peter MacNeill | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang |
Synopsis
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Infernal Affairs
Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
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