Movie

Election

“POWER, HE WANTS IT AND HE WILL GET IT.”

★ 7.2(295)20051h 41m

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Good to know

Director: Johnnie To
Release date: 2005-10-20
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: Cantonese
Status: Released
Country: Hong Kong
Studio: China Star Entertainment
Part of: Election Collection

Election — trailer

About Election

Election is a 2005 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Johnnie To, starring Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai and Louis Koo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 295 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Election in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Simon Yam

Lok

Tony Leung Ka-fai

Big D

Louis Koo

Jimmy

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai

Jet

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Kun

Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai

Mr. So

Lam Suet

Big Head

Wong Tin-Lam

Uncle Teng

Tam Bing-Man

Uncle Cocky

Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei

Mrs. Big D

David Chiang Da-Wei

Chief Superintendent Hui

You Yongzhi

China Police Captain

Themes & keywords

gangsterorganized crimehoodlum

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Election in Canada?+

Election is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Election on Netflix?+

Election is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Election?+

Election has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Election?+

Election stars Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai and Gordon Lam Ka-Tung.

When did Election come out?+

Election is a 2005 movie directed by Johnnie To.

What genre is Election?+

Election is Crime, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Election?+

Election was directed by Johnnie To.