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The Contender is a 2000 American political drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie. It stars Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Christian Slater. The film focuses on a fictional United States President (played by Bridges) and the events surrounding his appointment of a new Vice President (Allen).

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2000 · 2h 6m · Drama · Thriller

TMDB 6.7/10 (268 votes)

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

Box office $22M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Rod LurieDirector

Joan Allenas Laine Hanson

Gary Oldmanas Shelly Runyon

Jeff Bridgesas President Jackson Evans

Christian Slateras Reginald Webster

Sam Elliottas Kermit Newman

William L. Petersenas Jack Hathaway

Saul Rubinekas Jerry Tolliver

Philip Baker Hallas Oscar Billings

Robin Thomasas William Hanson

Kathryn Morrisas Paige Willomina

Mike Binderas Lewis Hollis

Kristen Shawas Fiona Hathaway

Douglas Urbanskias Makerowitz NNoah Fryrearas Timmy