Infernal Affairs vs The Glimmer Man
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.4/10 for The Glimmer Man). The Glimmer Man is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 1h 40m. The Glimmer Man is the older of the two (1996 against 2002). Both are action, crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Infernal Affairs
The Glimmer Man| Infernal Affairs | The Glimmer Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.4/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1996 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Action, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | John Gray |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Brian Cox, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Stephen Tobolowsky, Richard Gant, Nikki Cox |
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 Glimmer Man
A former government operative renowned for his stealth, Jack Cole is now a Los Angeles police detective. When a series of horrible murders occurs in the metro area, Cole is assigned to the case, along with tough-talking fellow cop Jim Campbell. Although the two men clash, they gradually become effective partners as they uncover a conspiracy linked to the killings, which also involves terrorism and organized crime.
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