Infernal Affairs 2002
“Loyalty. Honor. Betrayal.”
What is Infernal Affairs?
"Infernal Affairs" is a crime drama film that explores the cat-and-mouse game between a young police officer and a young mafia member. The officer has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia, while the mafia member infiltrates the police force.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2002
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 101 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 12, 2002
- Original language
- CN
- Origin
- Hong Kong
- Studios
- Media Asia Films, Basic Pictures
- Budget
- $6,400,000
- Revenue
- $8,836,958
- Genres
- Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
"Infernal Affairs" is a crime drama film that explores the cat-and-mouse game between a young police officer and a young mafia member. The officer has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia, while the mafia member infiltrates the police force. Years later, the two individuals, now in more senior positions, are tasked with uncovering the mole within their respective organizations. As they work to expose the traitor, they are racing against time to prevent further damage. The film delves into the complex web of loyalty, deception, and betrayal that arises from the dual infiltration. The story highlights the challenges faced by those who have infiltrated opposing organizations, as they struggle to maintain their cover and achieve their objectives.
Should you watch it?
“An undercover cop and a mafia mole race against time to expose each other.”
- Fast-paced cat-and-mouse dynamic between two opposing moles
- Engaging crime thriller plot with high stakes
- Fast-paced narrative may require close attention to follow character alignments
- Short runtime leaves little room for exposition
Watch it if you enjoy tense crime thrillers about undercover operatives and moles.
The film contains action and crime themes appropriate for its drama and thriller genre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of Infernal Affairs?
Infernal Affairs was released in 2002.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak.
What is the basic premise of the story?
The story follows a police officer sent undercover as a mafia mole and a mafia member who infiltrates the police force.
What are the main genres of the film?
The film spans drama, action, thriller, crime, and mystery genres.
What is the runtime of Infernal Affairs?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.