Infernal Affairs II
無間道II
“The Birth of a Legend.”
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.
Part of the Infernal Affairs Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Infernal Affairs II (2003) Original Trailer [4K]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-19
Top Cast
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Yue Man-lok
Chan Wing-yan
Edison Chen
Lau Kin-ming
Francis Ng Chun-Yu
Ngai Wing-hau
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
Hon Sam
Carina Lau
Mary Hon
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Superintendent Wong Chi-shing
Hu Jun
Luk Kai-cheung
Andrew Lin Hoi
Ngai Wing-chung
Roy Cheung Yiu-Yeung
Law Kai-yin
Liu Kai-Chi
Uncle John
Joe Cheung Tung-Cho
Ngai Kwun
Chapman To Man-Chat
Tsui Wai-keung
Kelly Fu
May
Henry Fong Ping
Gandhi
Peter Ngor Chi-Kwan
Negro
Teddy Chen
Man-ching
Arthur Wong Ngok-Tai
Kwok-wah
Ricardo Mamood-Vega
Private Investigator #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cognac Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 12, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$125K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
25.67x
+$3.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung
- Original Score
- Comfort Chan
- Original Title
- 無間道II
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, English, Thai, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $125K
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Media Asia Films, MediaCorp Raintree Pictures, Eastern Dragon Film Co., Basic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Felix Chong Man-Keung
Comfort Chan
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, Ng Man-Ching
Danny Pang, Curran Pang
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, John Chong, Daniel Yun
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Director
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Producer
Alan Mak Siu-Fai
Screenplay
Comfort Chan
Original Music Composer
Danny Pang
Editor
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Director
Felix Chong Man-Keung
Screenplay
Curran Pang
Editor
Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Director of Photography
Ng Man-Ching
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Infernal Affairs II
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung.
Who stars in Infernal Affairs II?
The principal cast of Infernal Affairs II includes Yue Man-lok, Edison Chen, Francis Ng Chun-Yu, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Carina Lau.
When was Infernal Affairs II released and how long is it?
Infernal Affairs II was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Infernal Affairs II?
Infernal Affairs II had a reported production budget of $125K and grossed $3.2M at the worldwide box office (25.67 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Infernal Affairs II?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Infernal Affairs II was composed by Comfort Chan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Infernal Affairs II?
Infernal Affairs II holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).