Infernal Affairs vs Mad Detective
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7/10 for Mad Detective). Mad Detective is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 1h 40m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2007). Both are action, crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Infernal Affairs
Mad Detective| Infernal Affairs | Mad Detective | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2007 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 31m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Johnnie To, Wai Ka-Fai |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Andy On, Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung, Lam Suet, Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai |
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.
Mad Detective
Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.
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