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Election (1999)

R  103 min  -  Comedy | Drama   -  7 May 1999 (USA)
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A high school teacher's personal life becomes complicated as he works with students during the school elections.

Director:

Alexander Payne

Writers:

Tom Perrotta (novel), Alexander Payne (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matthew Broderick ...
Reese Witherspoon ...
Chris Klein ...
Jessica Campbell ...
Phil Reeves ...
Molly Hagan ...
Delaney Driscoll ...
Mark Harelik ...
Colleen Camp ...
Frankie Ingrassia ...
Joel Parks Joel Parks ...
Matt Malloy ...
Holmes Osborne ...
Jeanine Jackson ...
Loren Nelson Loren Nelson ...
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Storyline

Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year's high school student election. But school civics teacher Jim McAllister has a different plan. Partly to establish a more democratic election, and partly to satisfy some deep personal anger toward Tracy, Jim talks popular varsity football player Paul Metzler to run for president as well. Chaos ensues. Written by R. P. Falvey <falvey@scf.usc.edu>  

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Plot Keywords:

Student | Election | Teacher | School | Lesbian Sister  | See more »

Taglines:

Reading, Writing, Revenge.

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexuality, sex-related dialogue and language, and a scene of drug use See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Élection See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$119,080 (USA) (25 April 1999) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$14,879,556 (USA) (8 August 1999)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

The apples on the tree in the back yard of Mrs. Novotony were tied onto the branches. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The ballot lists two students running for Secretary and three for Treasurer, but when the candidates are seated at the assembly awaiting the election results, there are three students sitting in each group. See more »

Quotes

Tracy Flick: I don't know what you're referring to, but maybe if certain older, wiser people hadn't acted like such little babies, and gotten so mushy, then everything would be ok... and I think certain older people, like you, and your colleague, shouldn't be leching after their students, especially when some of them can't even get their own wives pregnant...
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Crazy Credits

The end titles include four "The producers wish to thank the following:" cards, one "Very Special Thanks to:" card, and one "Extra Very Special Thanks to:" card. See more »

Connections

Featured in 2011 MTV Movie Awards (2011) See more »

Soundtracks

"Only God Knows"
Written by Scott Bricklin and Brian Bricklin
Performed by Martin's Dam
Courtesy of Hybrid Recordings
By arrangemnt with Hybrid Recordings and Sire Records Group See more »