The Contender
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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 is a 2000 political thriller starring Joan Allen as Senator Laine Hanson, the first woman nominated for vice president. When her appointment triggers a powerful rival's ruthless campaign to block her confirmation, hidden agendas and personal secrets become weapons in a high-stakes battle for power.
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Joan AllenLaine Hanson
Gary OldmanShelly Runyon
Jeff BridgesPresident Jackson Evans
Christian SlaterReginald Webster
Sam ElliottKermit Newman
William L. PetersenJack Hathaway
Saul RubinekJerry Tolliver
Philip Baker HallOscar Billings
Robin ThomasWilliam Hanson
Kathryn MorrisPaige Willomina
Mike BinderLewis Hollis
Kristen ShawFiona Hathaway
Douglas UrbanskiMakerowitz- Noah FryrearTimmy
Angelica PageDierdra
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When was The Contender released?
The Contender was released on October 13, 2000.
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The Contender is available on various streaming platforms and digital rental services; availability varies by region and provider.
Who stars in The Contender?
The film stars Joan Allen as Senator Laine Hanson, with Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, and Christian Slater in key roles.
What is The Contender about?
The film follows the confirmation battle when Senator Hanson is nominated as vice president, exposing personal secrets and political rivalries as a formidable opponent works to block her appointment.
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