description The Contender Overview
The Contender is a 2000 political drama centered around a U.S. President’s selection process for a vice presidential candidate. Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, and Christian Slater star in the film depicting events surrounding this appointment. It was written and directed by Rod Lurie.
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info The Contender Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 2000 |
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What happens in The Contender?
After the vice president dies, President Jackson Evans nominates Ohio Senator Laine Hanson to fill the vacancy. Senator Shelly Runyon then uses a sexual scandal and confirmation hearings to attack Hanson's private life and political future.
Who plays the president and vice presidential nominee in The Contender?
Jeff Bridges plays President Jackson Evans, and Joan Allen plays Senator Laine Hanson. Gary Oldman plays her Republican opponent Shelly Runyon, while Christian Slater plays Congressman Reginald Webster.
Who wrote and directed The Contender?
Rod Lurie wrote and directed the 2000 American political drama. The film was an original political thriller rather than an adaptation of a specific novel.
How long is The Contender?
The Contender runs for roughly 130 minutes. Its story is built around U.S. Senate confirmation hearings, presidential strategy, and the political pressure surrounding a fictional vice presidential nomination.
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