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Election

2005-10-20 · 101 min · ★ 7.2

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.

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Directors
Johnnie To
Production companies
China Star Entertainment, One Hundred Years of Film Company, Milkyway Image
Countries
Hong Kong
Status
Released

Top Cast

Simon YamSimon YamLok
Tony Leung Ka-faiTony Leung Ka-faiBig D
Louis KooLouis KooJimmy
Nick Cheung Ka-FaiNick Cheung Ka-FaiJet
Gordon Lam Ka-TungGordon Lam Ka-TungKun
Cheung Siu-faiCheung Siu-faiMr. So
Lam SuetLam SuetBig Head
Wong Tin-LamWong Tin-LamUncle Teng
Tam Bing-ManTam Bing-ManUncle Cocky
Maggie Shiu Mei-KeiMaggie Shiu Mei-KeiMrs. Big D
David Chiang Da-WeiDavid Chiang Da-WeiChief Superintendent Hui
You YongzhiYou YongzhiChina Police Captain
Wong ChungWong ChungWhistle
Chan Siu-PangChan Siu-PangUncle Monk
Yuen BunYuen BunIncense Master
Berg Ng Ting-YipBerg Ng Ting-YipSenior Inspector Tou
Ronald Yan Mau-KeungRonald Yan Mau-KeungSenior Inspector Yu
Raymond Ho-Yin WongRaymond Ho-Yin WongDetective Wong
Robert Hung Law-BatRobert Hung Law-BatSam
San SinSan SinUncle Long Gun

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