Infernal Affairs vs The American
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6/10 for The American). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 44m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2010). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Infernal Affairs
The American| Infernal Affairs | The American | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2010 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Anton Corbijn |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund |
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.
The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
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