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 | The Corruptor | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1999 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | James Foley |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Byron 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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