The Departed vs This Man Must Die
The Departed has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.3/10 for This Man Must Die). This Man Must Die is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 31m. This Man Must Die is the older of the two (1969 against 2006). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Departed
This Man Must Die| The Departed | This Man Must Die | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 1969 |
| Length | 2h 31m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Hong Kong | France |
| Director | Martin Scorsese | Claude Chabrol |
| Main cast | Anthony Anderson, James Badge Dale, Vera Farmiga, Matt Damon, Leonardo DiCaprio | Michel Duchaussoy, Jean Yanne, Caroline Cellier, Dominique Zardi, Michel Charrel |
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.
This Man Must Die
When his young son is killed in a hit and run accident, Charles Thenier resolves to hunt down and murder the killer. By chance, Thenier makes the acquaintance of an actress, Helène Lanson, who was in the car at the time of the accident. He then meets Helène’s brother-in-law, Paul Decourt, a truly horrible individual.
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