Was the movie Election based on a true story?

Was the movie Election based on a true story? The novel’s rights were sold to Payne in January 1997 and it was officially published in March 1998. The novel was inspired by two key events. The first was the 1992 United States presidential election, in which Ross Perot entered as a third-party candidate (a move echoed by Tammy Metzler).

The novel’s rights were sold to Payne in January 1997 and it was officially published in March 1998. The novel was inspired by two key events. The first was the 1992 United States presidential election, in which Ross Perot entered as a third-party candidate (a move echoed by Tammy Metzler).

Why is the movie Election rated R?

SEX/NUDITY 7 – Lots of sexual innuendo (including a boy’s reference to being well-endowed), instances of teen and teacher/student sex, and some sex talk during intercourse and regarding intercourse.

Is Election a good film?

“Election” is a dark comedy – dark and funny. Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) is an over-achiever and creates havoc in the life of her teacher (Matthew Broderick) as the school elections approach. I have to echo the sentiment that this is one of the best (if not the best) movie set in a high school.

Who is the villain in Election?

She is a smart, ambitious high school student whose quest to win a school election is nearly derailed by her teacher. She is the main antagonist in both the book and film.

Tracy Flick
Election character
Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick
First appearance Election (1998)
Created by Tom Perrotta

Was the movie Election based on a true story? – Related Questions

What is the movie election about?

Jim McAllister (Matthew Broderick), a well-liked high school government teacher, can’t help but notice that successful student Tracy Flick (Reese Witherspoon) uses less than ethical tactics to get what she wants. When Tracy runs for school president, Jim feels that she will be a poor influence on the student body and convinces Paul, a dim-witted but popular student athlete, to run against Tracy. When she becomes aware of Jim’s secret involvement in the race, a bitter feud is sparked.
Election / Film synopsis