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The Contender is a 2000 American political drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie. It stars Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Christian Slater. The film focuses on a fictional United States President (played by Bridges) and the events surrounding his appointment of a new Vice President (Allen).
Oct 13, 2000 · A movie about a female senator nominated to be U.S. vice president, who faces attacks on her personal life and principles. Starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges and Christian Slater, directed by Rod Lurie.
- (25K)
- Drama, Thriller
- Rod Lurie
- 2000-10-13
When the sitting Vice President dies, Senator Laine Hanson is chosen by the President to be the first woman to hold the office. The selection meets with opposition from members of both parties, in...
- (132)
- Rod Lurie
- R
- Joan Allen
This Oscar nominated political White House thriller stars Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Sam Elliot, Christian Slater and Joan Allen. We follow a senior Senator, who is contending for the US Vice Presidency - and her fall from grace after accusations about her past surface.
A political thriller about a woman nominated to be U.S. Vice President, who faces allegations of sexual deviancy from her past. IMDb provides three different plot summaries, cast and crew information, user reviews, trivia, and FAQ for this movie.
Find out who starred in and worked behind the scenes of the political thriller The Contender, directed by Rod Lurie and starring Gary Oldman, Joan Allen and Jeff Bridges. See the full cast and crew list, including writers, producers, composers, cinematographers and more.
4 days ago · The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.
- 126 min
