The Contender(2000)
Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Rod Lurie
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Cast
Joan Allen
Laine Hanson
Gary Oldman
Shelly Runyon
Jeff Bridges
President Jackson Evans
Christian Slater
Reginald Webster
Sam Elliott
Kermit Newman
William L. 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
Douglas Urbanski
Makerowitz
Noah Fryrear
Timmy
Angelica Page
Dierdra
Joseph Lyle Taylor
Paul Smith
Kevin Geer
Congressman Skakle
Doug Roberts
Congressman Harding
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Where can I watch The Contender?+
The Contender is available to stream on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Contender come out?+
The Contender was released in 2000.
How long is The Contender?+
The Contender runs for 126 minutes (2 hours and 6 minutes).
Who directed The Contender?+
The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.
Who stars in The Contender?+
The Contender stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater and Sam Elliott.
Is The Contender worth watching?+
The Contender holds a 6.7/10 rating from 275 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and thriller.
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