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Election (1999)

R 103 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   7 May 1999 (USA)
7.4
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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 ...
Custodian
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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:

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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

Loren Nelson, who played the custodian in the movie, was actually a custodian at Duchesne Academy in Omaha. He has since retired. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: The nickname of the mythical Nebraska high school is the Wolverines. However, when the results of the election are announced at the assembly, the name Monarchs clearly appears on the side of the gym floor. This is the nickname of Papillion-La Vista (Nebraska) High School where many of the scenes were shot. See more »

Quotes

Tracy Flick: It's like my mom says, "The weak are always trying to sabatoge the strong."
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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 »


Soundtracks

"Drown in Small Cowgirl Boots"
Written by David Burris
Performed by Jolene
Courtesy of Sire Records Group See more »