Carlito's Way vs Infernal Affairs

Carlito's Way and Infernal Affairs are tied on audience score (7.8/10). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 24m. Carlito's Way is the older of the two (1993 against 2002). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Carlito's Way posterCarlito's Way1993 VS Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002
Carlito's WayInfernal Affairs
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.8/10
Year19932002
Length2h 24m1h 40m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Country––
DirectorBrian De PalmaAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Main castJohn Ortiz, John Leguizamo, James Rebhorn, Viggo Mortensen, Sean PennTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang

Synopsis

Carlito's Way

Free after years in prison, Carlito Brigante intends to give up his criminal ways, but it's not long before the ex-con is sucked back into the New York City underworld. Reconnecting with his dancer girlfriend, Carlito gets entangled in the shady dealings of his friend Dave Kleinfeld, who also serves as his lawyer. An encounter with shifty gangster Benny Blanco sets the duo on a dangerous path.

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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