Triad Election

Apr 27, 2006

1h 32m

★ 7.4

Harmony is the most expensive

Overview

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.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

China Star Entertainment

Milkyway Image

One Hundred Years of Film Company

Triad Election Trailers

Cast

Lam Lok

Simon Yam

Jimmy Lee

Louis Koo

Uncle Teng Wai

Wong Tin-Lam

Kun

Gordon Lam Ka-Tung

Jet

Nick Cheung Ka-Fai

Big Head

Lam Suet

Lik

Andy On

Mark Cheng Ho-Nam

Mr. So

Eddie Cheung

Uncle Cocky

Tam Bing-Man

Janice

Poon Yuet-Tung

Mr. Xi

You Yongzhi

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