
Election 2(2006)
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.


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

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
Mrs. Big D
Election is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 2005 exploring themes of gangster, organized crime, hoodlum. Directed by Johnnie To, it stars Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo. 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.
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