The Departed vs The Emperor of Paris
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.3/10 for The Emperor of Paris). The Emperor of Paris is the shorter watch at 2h 1m compared with 2h 31m. The Departed is the older of the two (2006 against 2018). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
The Emperor of Paris| The Departed | The Emperor of Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 2h 1m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | – |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Jean-François Richet |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Vincent Cassel, Freya Mavor, Denis Lavant, Denis Ménochet, Olga Kurylenko |
Synopsis
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.
The Emperor of Paris
Paris, France, early 19th century. The legendary convict François Vidocq lives in disguise trying to escape from a tragic past that torments him. When, after an unfortunate event, he crosses paths with the police chief, he makes a bold decision that will turn the ruthless mastermind of the Parisian underworld against him.
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