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.
Director
Rod Lurie
Studio
Cinerenta
Budget
$20M
Revenue
$22M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 6m
Language
German
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$20M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Cinerenta • Cinecontender Internationale • Battleplan Productions
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Where can I watch The Contender?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Contender (2000).
What is The Contender about?▼
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.
Who directed The Contender?▼
The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie and released in 2000. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is The Contender?▼
The Contender has a runtime of 2 hours and 6 minutes (126 minutes total).
Who stars in The Contender?▼
The cast of The Contender includes 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 and more.
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