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Infernal Affairs

2002-12-12 · 101 min · ★ 7.8

Drama · Thriller · Crime

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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Production details

Directors
Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Production companies
Media Asia Films, Basic Pictures
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released
Budget
USD 6,400,000
Revenue
USD 8,836,958

Top Cast

Andy LauAndy LauSenior Inspector Lau Kin-ming
Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-waiChan Wing-yan
Anthony Wong Chau-SangAnthony Wong Chau-SangSuperintendent Wong Chi-shing
Eric TsangEric TsangHon Sam
Kelly Chen Hui-LinKelly Chen Hui-LinDr. Lee Sum-yee
Sammi Cheng Sau-ManSammi Cheng Sau-ManMary
Elva HsiaoElva HsiaoMay
Chapman To Man-ChatChapman To Man-ChatTsui Wai-keung
Gordon Lam Ka-TungGordon Lam Ka-TungInspector B
Yue Man-lokYue Man-lokYoung Chan Wing-yan
Edison ChenEdison ChenYoung Lau Kin-ming
Berg Ng Ting-YipBerg Ng Ting-YipSenior Inspector Cheung
Wan Chi-KeungWan Chi-KeungOfficer Leung
Dion LamDion LamDel Piero
Tony HoTony HoSuspect
Courtney WuCourtney WuStereo Shop Owner
Hui Kam FungHui Kam FungCadet School Principal Yip
Chaucharew WichaiChaucharew WichaiSunny, Thai Drug Dealer
Au Hin-WaiAu Hin-WaiElephant
Lee Tin-CheungLee Tin-CheungDouble 8

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