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Election (2005)

Movie ★ 7.2 101 min

Crime Drama Thriller

After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.

Johnnie To Director Yau Nai-Hoi Writer Yip Tin-Shing Writer

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Released
October 20, 2005
Runtime
101 min
IMDb
tt0434008
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Cast

Simon Yam Simon Yam Lok Tony Leung Ka-fai Tony Leung Ka-fai Big D Louis Koo Louis Koo Jimmy Nick Cheung Ka-Fai Nick Cheung Ka-Fai Jet Gordon Lam Ka-Tung Gordon Lam Ka-Tung Kun Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai Mr. So Lam Suet Lam Suet Big Head Wong Tin-Lam Wong Tin-Lam Uncle Teng Tam Bing-Man Tam Bing-Man Uncle Cocky Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei Mrs. Big D David Chiang Da-Wei David Chiang Da-Wei Chief Superintendent Hui You Yongzhi You Yongzhi China Police Captain Wong Chung Wong Chung Whistle Chan Siu-Pang Chan Siu-Pang Uncle Monk Yuen Bun Yuen Bun Incense Master Berg Ng Ting-Yip Berg Ng Ting-Yip Senior Inspector Tou Ronald Yan Mau-Keung Ronald Yan Mau-Keung Senior Inspector Yu Raymond Ho-Yin Wong Raymond Ho-Yin Wong Detective Wong

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Frequently asked questions

What is Election about?
After losing an election to become chairman of the Wo Lin Shing triad, a gang leader lashes out and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, the official symbol of a chairman's authority.
Who directed Election?
Election was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in Election?
Election stars Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai.
When was Election released?
Election is a 2005 crime, drama, thriller film.
Where can I watch Election?
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