Election

Election

Reading. Writing. Revenge.

R 1999 · 103 min · ★ 6.9 (1K) · Comedy, Drama

A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.

Directed by Alexander Payne · Written by Alexander Payne

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