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Election 2

Election 2

Even a criminal can serve his country.

20067.41h 32m

Overview

As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.

Directed by Johnnie To
Written by Yip Tin-Shing, Yau Nai-Hoi, Po Sang Sie
Produced by Dennis Law Sau-Yiu, Johnnie To
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Top Cast

Simon Yam

Simon Yam

Lam Lok

Louis Koo

Louis Koo

Jimmy Lee

Wong Tin-Lam

Wong Tin-Lam

Uncle Teng Wai

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Kun

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai

Jet

Lam Suet

Lam Suet

Big Head

Andy On Chi-Kit

Andy On Chi-Kit

Lik

Mark Cheng Ho-Nam

Mark Cheng Ho-Nam

Bo

Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai

Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai

Mr. So

Tam Bing-Man

Tam Bing-Man

Uncle Cocky

Themes & Keywords

gangsterorganized crimecriminaltriad

About Election 2

Election 2 is a drama, crime, thriller film released in 2006 exploring themes of gangster, organized crime, criminal, triad. Directed by Johnnie To, it stars Simon Yam, Louis Koo, Wong Tin-Lam. As election time nears, current Triad chairman Lok faces competition from his godsons. At the same time, Jimmy looks to increase his business relations with mainland China.

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