Infernal Affairs
Loyalty. Honor. Betrayal.
Overview
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.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Infernal Affairs is a Hong Kong crime thriller that drew inspiration from American films like The Departed. It offers a fresh perspective on the classic cop-and-criminal narrative by exploring the moral gray areas of both law enforcement and organized crime.
- The movie offers a gripping and intricate plot that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.
- It features exceptional performances by its ensemble cast, particularly Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai.
- Infernal Affairs explores complex themes such as loyalty, betrayal, and identity, making it a thought-provoking watch.
- The film is renowned for its unique narrative structure, which cleverly intertwines the perspectives of both police and triads.
Fun Facts
- The film was originally titled 'Fly Me to Polis Station', a play on words referencing the Cantonese pronunciation of 'Police' (保龄士).
- Andy Lau and Tony Leung Chiu-Wai, who played the lead characters in Infernal Affairs, were also the leads in Wong Kar-wai's seminal film 'Happy Together' (1997).
- Martin Scorsese, director of The Departed, was initially approached to direct the Hollywood remake but chose to produce instead.
Available Languages
English
US
Title: Infernal Affairs
"Loyalty. Honor. Betrayal."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Infernal Affairs
"Cop und Gangster – sie sind beides"
Magyar
HU
Title: Szigorúan piszkos ügyek
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Italiano
IT
Title: Infernal Affairs
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普通话
CN
Title: 无间道
"“对不起，我是警察” “谁知道”"
Français
FR
Title: Infernal Affairs
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Reviews
Solid Hong Kong action-thriller with good performances and fine direction. I do think The Departed did better with connecting the plot and character development (particularly between the undercover cop and psychiatrist). Also thought The Departed was more suspenseful. But that said, Infernal Affairs is a fine film. **3.75/5**
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