Election (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Election is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Johnnie To, starring Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Suet Lam. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes and earned $1.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Johnnie To
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Tartan
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Election About?
The premise of Election without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As a critical election looms, a ruthless power struggle unfolds within a criminal organization. Ambitious gangsters compete for dominance, manipulating events and challenging loyalties. The competition blurs the lines between legitimate politics and the underworld's brutal tactics, threatening to destabilize everything.
Election Themes & Keywords
· 6 tags- hong kong
- triad
- organized crime
- 2000s
- fishing
- betrayal
Election Cast
Louis Koo leads the cast, with Tony Leung Ka Fai and Suet Lam. Directed by Johnnie To; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Johnnie To
More from Johnnie To
More films directed by Johnnie To, best-rated first: Drug War, Vengeance, Triad Election and Office.
Election Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Election 86% on Rotten Tomatoes and 73 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 86% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 79%
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Metacritic 73 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 74% User score
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Election Plot Summary
What happens in Election from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lok, the recently elected chairman of the Hong Kong triad Wo Lin Shing, grapples with the possibility of breaking tradition by seeking re-election for a second term. During this tumultuous period, he meets his triad godsons—Big-Head, Jet, Jimmy, Kun, and Mr. So. Kun, fresh out of prison after the events of the previous film, boldly announces his candidacy for the chairman position. However, when he seeks Lok’s support, Lok declines and instead offers backing to Jet in exchange for a deadly favor, despite Jet’s contentious reputation among the triad elders due to his reckless nature.
Full summary
The whole story of Election, scene by scene
Election Box Office
Election grossed $1.8 million worldwide. $55,758 came from the US and Canada and $1.8 million (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.8M
- US & Canada
- $55.8K
- International
- $1.8M
Election Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Election.
How Well Do You Know Election?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who is the main character seeking a second term as chairman?
Election Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Triad Election” and “Black Society 2: Triads Value Peace Most”.
- Also known as
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- Triad Election
- Black Society 2: Triads Value Peace Most
- Elección 2
- Election 2: Triaden
- Election II - Triadit
- Election: Volume 2
- I triada 2
- エレクション 死の報復
- 흑사회2
- 黑社會2
- 黑社会2
- 黑社会2：以和为贵
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- 黑社會2:以和為貴
- Hak se wui: Yi woo wai kwai
- Wybór mafii 2
- 흑사회 II
- Kirli İşler 2: Kapışma
- Выборы 2
- Hak Se Wui Yi Wo Wai Kwai
- Xã Hội Đen 2
- 黑社會以和為貴
- Вибори 2
- ขึ้นทำเนียบเลือกเจ้าพ่อ 2
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Triad Election, Gangs and Organized Crime & Triad Bureau.
Election FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Election, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Election?
Election runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Election released?
Election was released on April 27, 2007.
Who directed Election?
Election was directed by Johnnie To.
More films by Johnnie To Who is in the cast of Election?
Election stars Louis Koo, Tony Leung Ka Fai and Suet Lam, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Election make at the box office?
Election grossed $1.8 million worldwide ($55,758 domestic, $1.8 million international).
How is Election rated?
Election has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
Does Election have a post-credit scene?
No. Election has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Election in?
The original language of Election is Chinese.
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