The Contender (2000)
Movie 2h 6m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
The Contender is a drama and thriller movie from 2000. It is directed by Rod Lurie. The cast includes Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater and Saul Rubinek. The running time is 2h 6m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Rod LurieDirector
- Jeff Bridgesas President Jackson Evans
- Christian Slateras Reginald Webster
- Saul Rubinekas Jerry Tolliver
- Joan Allenas Laine Hanson
- Sam Elliottas Kermit Newman
- Gary Oldmanas Shelly Runyon
- William Petersenas Jack Hathaway
- Philip Baker Hallas Oscar Billings
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Questions about The Contender
- What genre is The Contender?
- The Contender is categorised as Drama, Thriller.
- Who stars in The Contender?
- Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Saul Rubinek, Joan Allen, Sam Elliott appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Contender?
- Rod Lurie directed The Contender.
- How long is The Contender?
- The Contender runs for 2h 6m (126 minutes).
- Is The Contender worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Contender?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
