Infernal Affairs vs Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.3/10 for Mesrine: Public Enemy #1). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 13m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2008). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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Infernal AffairsMesrine: Public Enemy #1
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.3/10
Year20022008
Length1h 40m2h 13m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country–Canada
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungJean-François Richet
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangVincent Cassel, Ludivine Sagnier, Michel Duchaussoy, Gérard Lanvin, Olivier Gourmet

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.

Mesrine: Public Enemy #1

After nearly two decades of legendary criminal feats, making him France's most notorious criminal while simultaneously feeding his desire for media attention and public adoration, Mesrine becomes increasingly paranoid and isolated, leading to a dramatic confrontation with the law that ultimately seals his fate as the nation's most infamous public enemy.

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