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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 senator's vice presidential nomination and her past controversies. Starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, and Christian Slater. Nominated for two Oscars and rated 6.9/10 by IMDb users.
- (25K)
- Drama, Thriller
- Rod Lurie
- 2000-10-13
Oct 13, 2000 · A political thriller about a woman nominated to be vice president and her sexual past. Joan Allen stars as the nominee, Jeff Bridges as the president, and Gary Oldman as a conservative investigator.
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...
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- Rod Lurie
- R
- Joan Allen
A political thriller about a woman nominated to be Vice President after the death of the previous office holder. She faces allegations of sexual deviancy and a confirmation process that threatens to derail her career.
Oct 13, 2000 · A thriller about a secret contest for the vice presidency after the death of the previous holder. Find out the plot, cast, trailer, and user score of this political drama directed by Rod Lurie.
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Thriller 2000 2 hr 6 min. Available on Plex. Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Gary Oldman lead an all-star cast in this gripping political drama. Senator Laine Hanson (Allen) has been nominated to become Vice President. But political foes uncover damning evidence about her sexual past, hoping to ruin her chances of confirmation.
