The Contender
dir. Rod Lurie
67
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
The Contender wears its political heart on its sleeve, but strong performances and a solid screenplay help the end result add up to a gripping drama from either side of the aisle.
Directed byRod Lurie
StarringJoan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, William Petersen
Written byRod Lurie
CinematographyDenis Maloney
EditingMichael Jablow
MusicLarry Groupé
The Contender
2000 · R · 2h 6m
Drama, Thriller
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.
Our Verdict
67
Critics Consensus
The Contender wears its political heart on its sleeve, but strong performances and a solid screenplay help the end result add up to a gripping drama from either side of the aisle.
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