The Contender

Name: The Contender
Director: Rod Lurie
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2000
Duration: 2 h 6 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott

Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.

20002h 6m6.7(268 votes)

DramaThriller

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.

The Contender (2000) is a drama and thriller film directed by Rod Lurie. It stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, and Jeff Bridges. The film runs for 2 hours 6 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 268 votes.

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Director

Rod Lurie

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

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Where can I watch The Contender?

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Who stars in The Contender?

The Contender stars Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, and Christian Slater, and was directed by Rod Lurie.

How long is The Contender?

The Contender has a runtime of 2 hours 6 minutes.

When did The Contender come out?

The Contender was released in 2000.

What genre is The Contender?

The Contender is a drama and thriller film.

Is The Contender worth watching?

The Contender holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.