Infernal Affairs vs The Protector
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for The Protector). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 51m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2005). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Infernal Affairs | The Protector | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2005 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Prachya Pinkaew |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Nathan Jones, Tony Jaa, Lateef Crowder, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Patrarin Punyanutatam |
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 Protector
A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
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