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Infernal Affairs

Movie·2002·Drama, Action, Thriller·1h 41m·7.8 (1,870)·Directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung

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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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Andy LauAndy Lau刘健明Tony Leung Chiu-waiTony Leung Chiu-wai陈永仁Anthony Wong Chau-SangAnthony Wong Chau-Sang黄志诚Eric Tsang Chi-WaiEric Tsang Chi-Wai韩琛Kelly Chen Hui-LinKelly Chen Hui-Lin李心儿Sammi Cheng Sau-ManSammi Cheng Sau-ManMaryElva HsiaoElva HsiaoMayChapman To Man-ChatChapman To Man-Chat傻强

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