Infernal Affairs III
Seen it?2003 | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Action
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It made about 18 times its budget, though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and action fans.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 58 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- It's in Cantonese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Triad gangster turned corrupt cop Lau Kin-ming goes to dangerous lengths to avoid detection.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
4 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$4 million worldwide on a $250K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Lau Wai-keung, Alan Mak Siu-fai
- Tony Leung Chiu-waiChan Wing-yan
- Andy LauSenior Inspector Lau Kin-ming
- Leon Lai MingSuperintendent Yeung Kam-wing
- Chen DaomingShadow Shen Cheng
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangSuperintendent Wong Chi-shing
- Eric Tsang Chi-waiHon Sam
- Kelly Chen Hui-linDr. Lee Sum-yee
- Sammi Cheng Sau-manMary
- Carina LauMary Hon
- Edison ChenYoung Lau Kin-ming