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The Contender

Name: The Contender
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2000-10-13
Duration: 2 h 6 min
Cast: Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott

2000Directed by Rod Lurie

Drama · Thriller2h 6m

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Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.

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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Joan AllenLaine Hanson

Gary OldmanShelly Runyon

Jeff BridgesPresident Jackson Evans

Christian SlaterReginald Webster

Sam ElliottKermit Newman

William L. PetersenJack Hathaway

Saul RubinekJerry Tolliver

Philip Baker HallOscar Billings

Robin ThomasWilliam Hanson

Kathryn MorrisPaige Willomina

Mike BinderLewis Hollis

Kristen ShawFiona Hathaway

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About The Contender

How long is The Contender?: The Contender runs 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes).
Who directed The Contender?: The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.
Who is in the cast of The Contender?: The Contender stars Joan Allen as Laine Hanson, Gary Oldman as Shelly Runyon and Jeff Bridges as President Jackson Evans.
What language is The Contender in?: The Contender is in English, with some German.
Is The Contender family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Where can I watch The Contender?: The Contender is not streaming on a subscription service in the United States right now, but it may be available to rent or buy. See Stream above for your country.
When was The Contender released?: The Contender was released on October 13, 2000.