Bad Lieutenant vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7/10 for Bad Lieutenant). Bad Lieutenant is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 31m. Bad Lieutenant is the older of the two (1992 against 2006). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bad Lieutenant
The Departed| Bad Lieutenant | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1992 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | Hong Kong |
| Director | Abel Ferrara | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Paul Calderon, Harvey Keitel, Brian McElroy, Frankie Acciarito, Peggy Gormley | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
Bad Lieutenant
While investigating a young nun's rape, a corrupt New York City police detective, with a serious drug and gambling addiction, tries to change his ways and find forgiveness.
The Departed
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.
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