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The Contender

R20002h 6mRod Lurie
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 76% · Metacritic 59
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"Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot."

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.

DramaThriller
Usa PresidentWashington Dc, UsaGovernmentPoliticsSex ScandalVice President

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Contender (2000) about?

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.

Who stars in The Contender?

The Contender stars Joan Allen (Laine Hanson), Gary Oldman (Shelly Runyon), Jeff Bridges (President Jackson Evans), Christian Slater (Reginald Webster), Sam Elliott (Kermit Newman). The film was directed by Rod Lurie.

How long is The Contender?

The Contender has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is The Contender worth watching?

The Contender holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 76. Fans of Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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