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 posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS Lord of War posterLord of War2005
Infernal AffairsLord of War
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.3/10
Year20022005
Length1h 40m2h 2m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungAndrew Niccol
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangBridget 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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