Election(2005)
黑社會
POWER, HE WANTS IT AND HE WILL GET IT.
Election Synopsis
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.
Election (2005) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Johnnie To, released on October 20, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo and Nick Cheung Ka-Fai. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 303 ratings.
- Director:
- Johnnie To
- Writers:
- Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Shing, Po Sang Sie
- Producers:
- Johnnie To, Dennis Law Sau-Yiu, Charles Heung
- Cinematographer:
- Cheng Siu-Keung
- Composer:
- Lo Ta-Yu
- Production:
- China Star Entertainment, One Hundred Years of Film Company, Milkyway Image
- Status:
- Released
Election (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Election before you stream it.
Election Cast & Crew
Main cast
Simon Yam
as Lok
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as Big D
Louis Koo
as Jimmy
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
as Jet
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
as Kun
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
as Mr. So
Lam Suet
as Big Head
Wong Tin-Lam
as Uncle Teng
Tam Bing-Man
as Uncle Cocky
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
as Mrs. Big D
David Chiang Da-Wei
as Chief Superintendent Hui
You Yongzhi
as China Police Captain
Key crew
Directed by Johnnie To, written by Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Shing and Po Sang Sie, produced by Johnnie To, Dennis Law Sau-Yiu and Charles Heung.
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Election Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 303 ratings.
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Election – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Election online?
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Who stars in Election?
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The main cast of Election (2005) includes Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai and Gordon Lam Ka-Tung. The film was directed by Johnnie To. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Election released?
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Election was released on October 20, 2005 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Election worth watching?
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Election (2005) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 303 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Election?
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Yes. The official Election trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.