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Election poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 67.9 / 100
1999·Comedy / Romance / Drama·1h 43m

ELECTION

“Reading. Writing. Revenge.”

Tracy Flick is running unopposed for this year’s high school student election. But 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 football player Paul Metzler to run for president as well.

Above the Line
Alexander Payne·DirectorAlexander Payne·ScreenplayJim Taylor·ScreenplayJames Glennon·Director of PhotographyRolfe Kent·Original Music ComposerKevin Tent·Editor
Cast
Matthew Broderick·Jim McAllisterReese Witherspoon·Tracy Enid FlickChris Klein·Paul MetzlerJessica Campbell·Tammy MetzlerMark Harelik·Dave NovotnyPhil Reeves·Walt HendricksMolly Hagan·Diane McAllisterDelaney Driscoll·Linda NovotnyColleen Camp·Judith R. FlickFrankie Ingrassia·Lisa Flanagan
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Alexander Payne·DirectorRandy N. Barbee·First Assistant Director
Writing· 3
Alexander Payne·ScreenplayJim Taylor·ScreenplayTom Perrotta·Novel
Camera· 5
James Glennon·Director of PhotographyJoe Sanchez·First Assistant CameraMilo Durben·Dolly GripAurelia Winborn·First Assistant CameraBob Akester·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Kevin Tent·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Rolfe Kent·Original Music ComposerGary Boatner·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 10
Jane Ann Stewart·Production DesignT.K. Kirkpatrick·Art DirectionWendy Chuck·Costume DesignNathan Carlson·Graphic DesignerRikke Rosbaek·Costume SupervisorJames Ryder·Makeup Department HeadRenee Davenport·Set DecorationNicki Ledermann·Makeup ArtistKerrie R. Plant·Makeup ArtistTracy Thies·Assistant Art Director
Production· 6
Van Toffler·Executive ProducerRon Yerxa·ProducerAlbert Berger·ProducerKeith Samples·ProducerDavid Gale·ProducerLisa Beach·Casting
Other Departments· 1
Kyra Panchenko·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
67.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
92%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$15M
ROI -40%
Worldwide Gross
0
1 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Election's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F2B779
#F29143
#FFFFFF
Mood
Humorous, Satirical
Composition
Full Bleed
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a close-up of a woman's face, specifically her eye, nose, and mouth. Her mouth is wide open in a smile, revealing her teeth. Inside he”

comedyromance
Key Elements
Woman's FaceMan's FaceTeethElection Text
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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