The American vs The Departed
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6/10 for The American). The American is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2010). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The American
The Departed| The American | The Departed | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 2h 31m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | Hong Kong |
| Director | Anton Corbijn | Martin Scorsese |
| Main cast | Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio |
Synopsis
The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
The Departed
To take down South Boston's Irish Mafia, the police send in one of their own to infiltrate the underworld, not realizing the syndicate has done likewise. While an undercover cop curries favor with the mob kingpin, a career criminal rises through the police ranks. But both sides soon discover there's a mole among them.
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