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The Contender

“Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.”

★ 6.7 / 10 (275 votes)October 13, 2000126 minEN
DramaThriller

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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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 13, 2000
StatusReleased
Runtime126 min
Rating★ 6.7 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageGerman, English
CountryGermany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Budget$20,000,000
Revenue$22,428,990
ProductionCinerenta, Cinecontender Internationale, Battleplan Productions, SE8 Group
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Crew

Director

Rod Lurie

Writers

Rod Lurie

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Cast

Joan AllenJoan AllenLaine Hanson
Gary OldmanGary OldmanShelly Runyon
Jeff BridgesJeff BridgesPresident Jackson Evans
Christian SlaterChristian SlaterReginald Webster
Sam ElliottSam ElliottKermit Newman
William L. PetersenWilliam L. PetersenJack Hathaway
Saul RubinekSaul RubinekJerry Tolliver
Philip Baker HallPhilip Baker HallOscar Billings
Robin ThomasRobin ThomasWilliam Hanson
Kathryn MorrisKathryn MorrisPaige Willomina
Mike BinderMike BinderLewis Hollis
Kristen ShawKristen ShawFiona Hathaway
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