Infernal Affairs II movie poster

Infernal Affairs II

"The Birth of a Legend."

October 1, 2003 1h 59m 7.3/10 (456 votes)

Originally released in 2003. Infernal Affairs II is a action/thriller film. directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai.

Starring Shawn Yue, Edison Chen, and Francis Ng Chun-Yu

Synopsis

In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 1, 2003 22 years ago
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Runtime 1h 59m 119 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (456 votes)
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Budget $125K Production budget
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Box Office $3.2M 25.7x return
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Language CN Original language
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Country China + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
CN
Budget
$125,000
Revenue
$3,208,262

Production Companies

  • Media Asia Films
  • MediaCorp Raintree Pictures
  • Eastern Dragon Film Co.
  • Basic Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Infernal Affairs II about?

In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.

Who directed Infernal Affairs II?

Infernal Affairs II was directed by Alan Mak Siu-Fai.

How long is Infernal Affairs II?

Infernal Affairs II has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).

When was Infernal Affairs II released?

Infernal Affairs II was released on October 1, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Infernal Affairs II?

The main cast of Infernal Affairs II includes Shawn Yue, Edison Chen, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Carina Lau.

Is Infernal Affairs II worth watching?

Infernal Affairs II has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 456 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.