Infernal Affairs vs Lord of War
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.3/10 for Lord of War). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 2m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2005). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Infernal Affairs | Lord of War | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2005 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Andrew Niccol |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Bridget Moynahan, Ethan Hawke, Jared Leto, Nicolas Cage, Eamonn Walker |
Synopsis
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.
Lord of War
Yuri Orlov is a globetrotting arms dealer and, through some of the deadliest war zones, he struggles to stay one step ahead of a relentless Interpol agent, his business rivals and even some of his customers who include many of the world's most notorious dictators. Finally, he must also face his own conscience.
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