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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).
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The Contender: Directed by Rod Lurie. With Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater. Senator Laine Hanson is a contender for U.S. Vice President, but information and disinformation about her past surfaces that threatens to derail her confirmation.
- (25K)
- Drama, Thriller
- Rod Lurie
- 2000-10-13
Jul 22, 2020 · Oscar nominated, powerful, political thriller starring Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Sam Elliot, Christian Slater and Joan Allen. A senior Senator’s career, who is contending for the US Vice ...
- 3 min
- 5.7K
- Signature Entertainment
The Contender is a political drama directed by Rod Lurie, centering on the intense confirmation process of a female Vice President nominee, played by Joan Allen. Jeff Bridges stars as the sitting President who must navigate political adversaries and ethical dilemmas.
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The Contender. 2000. R. Giant Pictures English 2h 6m. movie. (169) Cast Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliot, William Petersen, Saul Rubinek, Philip Baker Hall, Mike Binder, Robin Thomas. Director Rod Lurie. Writer Rod Lurie. Producers Marc Frydman, Douglas Urbanski.
