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2000-10-13 R The Contender

The Contender

Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.

Release Date: 2000-10-13

Rating: 6.7 / 10

Runtime: 126 mins

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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Runtime

126 minutes

Release Date

2000-10-13

Budget

$20,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$22,428,990

Cast and Crew Members

Cast

William Petersen
William Petersen
Saul Rubinek
Saul Rubinek
Philip Baker Hall
Philip Baker Hall
Mike Binder
Mike Binder
Robin Thomas
Robin Thomas

Crew Members

Rod Lurie
Rod Lurie Director
Rod Lurie
Rod Lurie Director

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE

Year: 2001
Status: 🎭 Nominated

Oscar - ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE

Year: 2001
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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  • John Doe's avatar

    CinemaSerf

    Rating: 6/10

    "Joan Allen is an American senator who is nominated to replace a recently deceased Vice-President by Jeff Bridges ("President Evans"). Once her confirmation hearing begins, she finds her rather interesting private life under the scrutiny of hostile committee chairman Gary Oldman who is determined to expose every aspect of her life - past and present - to the public. Oscar-nominated Allen is good as the feisty, intelligent, senator but the rest of this is all rather lacklustre and frequently overly contrived, with plenty of dramatic events designed to enhance the plot rather then create any sense of plausibility. Against the backdrop of the Clinton impeachment trial, the film had a certain resonance and it certainly does not show the constitutional processes, nor the male-dominated American establishment's approach to women, in a good light, but the older it gets, the less that causal impact it has and is now little better than a run-of-the-mill political drama that struggles to distinguish itself."

  • John Doe's avatar

    CinemaSerf

    Rating: 6/10

    "Joan Allen is an American senator who is nominated to replace a recently deceased Vice-President by Jeff Bridges ("President Evans"). Once her confirmation hearing begins, she finds her rather interesting private life under the scrutiny of hostile committee chairman Gary Oldman who is determined to expose every aspect of her life - past and present - to the public. Oscar-nominated Allen is good as the feisty, intelligent, senator but the rest of this is all rather lacklustre and frequently overly contrived, with plenty of dramatic events designed to enhance the plot rather then create any sense of plausibility. Against the backdrop of the Clinton impeachment trial, the film had a certain resonance and it certainly does not show the constitutional processes, nor the male-dominated American establishment's approach to women, in a good light, but the older it gets, the less that causal impact it has and is now little better than a run-of-the-mill political drama that struggles to distinguish itself."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the The Contender ?

The movie is approximately 126 minutes long.

What is the The Contender's release date?

2000-10-13 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the The Contender?

The movie belongs to the Drama Thriller genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the The Contender?

The lead actors include Joan Allen , Gary Oldman , and Jeff Bridges , among others.

Who directed The Contender?

The movie was directed by Rod Lurie Rod Lurie

What is the The Contender's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $20,000,000 .

How much did The Contender movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $22,428,990 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the The Contender movie?

Major production companies include Cinerenta Cinecontender Internationale Battleplan Productions SE8 Group DreamWorks Pictures .

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