Infernal Affairs vs Proof of Life

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.1/10 for Proof of Life). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 15m. Proof of Life is the older of the two (2000 against 2002). Both are action, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS Proof of Life posterProof of Life2000
Infernal AffairsProof of Life
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.1/10
Year20022000
Length1h 40m2h 15m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerAction, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungTaylor Hackford
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangMargo Martindale, Michael Kitchen, David Morse, Russell Crowe, Meg Ryan

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.

Proof of Life

When American engineer Peter Bowman is kidnapped while working in South America, his wife Alice enlists special agent Terry Thorne to help free him. However, complications arise when Thorne falls in love with her. Their lives are on the line, their hearts out on a limb.

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