Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
Joan Allen
Laine Hanson
Gary Oldman
Shelly Runyon
Jeff Bridges
President Jackson Evans
Christian Slater
Reginald Webster
Sam Elliott
Kermit Newman
William Petersen
Jack Hathaway
Saul Rubinek
Jerry Tolliver
Philip Baker Hall
Oscar Billings
Robin Thomas
William Hanson
Kathryn Morris
Paige Willomina
Mike Binder
Lewis Hollis
Kristen Shaw
Fiona Hathaway
Frequently Asked Questions
The Contender was released on October 13, 2000.
The runtime of The Contender is 2h 6m.
The Contender is a Drama, Thriller movie.
The Contender has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.
The Contender is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.
The main cast of The Contender includes Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges.
The Contender is originally in English.