Election
2005 · Movie · Unrated · 101 min · ★ 7.2 · 80% critics
After losing an election to become chairman of a triad, a gang leader turns hostile and tries to seize the dragon-head baton, a symbol of official authority. The struggle escalates as power shifts through votes, alliances, and desperate attempts to control who gets the baton.
Also known as Black Society · Election: Vol 1 · Election: Volume 1
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Details
- Original title
- 黑社會
- Years
- 2005
- Release date
- 2005-10-20
- Language
- CN
- Rated
- Unrated
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 80/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.2/10 (295 votes)
About
If you enjoy Hong Kong triad dramas like PTU or Throw Down, this one’s for you thanks to tense, ritual-driven power struggles and standout performances; Not for you if you want nonstop action, a clear, easy plot, or a simpler rival matchup.
Pros: grim but entertaining; strong ensemble acting; shocking violence | Cons: confusing storyline; too talky; slow pacing
Themes
- gangster
- organized crime
- hoodlum
Awards & recognition
- Sitges Film Festival Best Director award · 2005
- Chinese Film Media Awards — Best Film
- Golden Bauhinia Award — Best Film
- Hong Kong Film Award — Best Film
- Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards — Best Film
Cast & crew
Simon Yam
as Lok
Tony Leung Ka-fai
as Big D
Louis Koo
as Jimmy
Nick Cheung Ka-Fai
as Jet
Gordon Lam Ka-Tung
as Kun
Eddie Cheung Siu-Fai
as Mr. So
Lam Suet
as Big Head
Wong Tin-Lam
as Uncle Teng
Tam Bing-Man
as Uncle Cocky
Maggie Shiu Mei-Kei
as Mrs. Big D
Directed by Johnnie To