Infernal Affairs vs The Corruptor

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.1/10 for The Corruptor). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 50m. The Corruptor is the older of the two (1999 against 2002). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS The Corruptor posterThe Corruptor1999
Infernal AffairsThe Corruptor
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.1/10
Year20021999
Length1h 40m1h 50m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungJames Foley
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangByron Mann, Brian Cox, Jon Kit Lee, Chow Yun-Fat, Paul Ben-Victor

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 Corruptor

Danny is a young cop partnered with Nick, a seasoned but ethically tainted veteran. As the two try to stop a gang war in Chinatown, Danny relies on Nick but grows increasingly uncomfortable with the way Nick gets things done.

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