Infernal Affairs vs The Firm
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.7/10 for The Firm). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 34m. The Firm is the older of the two (1993 against 2002). Both are drama, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Infernal Affairs
The Firm| Infernal Affairs | The Firm | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 34m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Sydney Pollack |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Ed Harris, Hal Holbrook, Tom Cruise, Holly Hunter, Tobin Bell |
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 Firm
Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm…
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