The Contender (2000)
Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
Overview
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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The Contender Cast
Joan Allen
as Laine Hanson
Gary Oldman
as Shelly Runyon
Jeff Bridges
as President Jackson Evans
Christian Slater
as Reginald Webster
Sam Elliott
as Kermit Newman
William L. Petersen
as Jack Hathaway
Saul Rubinek
as Jerry Tolliver
Philip Baker Hall
as Oscar Billings
Robin Thomas
as William Hanson
Kathryn Morris
as Paige Willomina
Mike Binder
as Lewis Hollis
Kristen Shaw
as Fiona Hathaway
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When was The Contender released?
The Contender came out on October 13, 2000.
Is The Contender worth watching?
The Contender holds a 6.7/10 average from 275 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.
How long is The Contender?
The Contender runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
