Election
黑社會
“POWER, HE WANTS IT AND HE WILL GET IT.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Election (2005) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-10
Top Cast
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Simon Yam
Lok
Tony Leung Ka-fai
Big D
Louis Koo
Jimmy
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
Jet
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
Kun
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
Wong Chung
Whistle
Chan Siu-Pang
Uncle Monk
Yuen Bun
Incense Master
Berg Ng Ting-Yip
Senior Inspector Tou
Ronald Yan Mau-Keung
Senior Inspector Yu
Raymond Ho-Yin Wong
Detective Wong
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 20, 2005
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Screenplay & Story
- Po Sang Sie, Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Shing
- Original Score
- Lo Ta-Yu
- Original Title
- 黑社會
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- China Star Entertainment, One Hundred Years of Film Company, Milkyway Image
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnnie To
Po Sang Sie, Yau Nai-Hoi, Yip Tin-Shing
Lo Ta-Yu
To Hung-Mo, Cheng Siu-Keung
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Johnnie To, Dennis Law Sau-Yiu, Charles Heung
Department Leadership Roster
Johnnie To
Director
Johnnie To
Producer
Stanley Cheung Sai-Kit
Costume Design
Patrick Tam Kar-Ming
Editor
Yau Nai-Hoi
Writer
Cheng Siu-Keung
Director of Photography
Yip Tin-Shing
Writer
Lo Ta-Yu
Original Music Composer
Stephen Ma Man-Yin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Law Sau-Yiu
Producer
Charles Heung
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Election
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Election about?
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.
Who directed Election?
Election was directed by Johnnie To.
Who stars in Election?
The principal cast of Election includes Simon Yam, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Louis Koo, Nick Cheung Ka-Fai, Gordon Lam Ka-Tung.
When was Election released and how long is it?
Election was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Election?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Election was composed by Lo Ta-Yu.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Election?
Election holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).