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The Contender (2000)

R 126 min  -  Drama | Thriller  -   13 October 2000 (USA)
6.9
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Sexy secrets from a womans past come to light as she runs for Vice President.

Director:

Rod Lurie

Writer:

Rod Lurie
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Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 20 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Gary Oldman ...
Joan Allen ...
Jeff Bridges ...
Christian Slater ...
Sam Elliott ...
William Petersen ...
Jack Hathaway
Saul Rubinek ...
Philip Baker Hall ...
Oscar Billings
Mike Binder ...
Robin Thomas ...
Mariel Hemingway ...
Kathryn Morris ...
Paige Willomina
Kristen Shaw ...
Fiona Hathaway
Douglas Urbanski ...
Makerowitz
Noah Fryrear Noah Fryrear ...
Timmy
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Storyline

A political thriller about Laine Hanson, a senator who is nominated to become Vice President following the death of the previous office holder. During the confirmation process, Laine is the victim of a vicious attack on her personal life in which stories of sexual deviancy are spread. She is torn as to whether she should fight back, or stick to her high principles and refuse to comment on the allegations. Written by Ted Johnson  

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Plot Keywords:

President | Governor | Bridge | Fishing | Death  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong sexual content and language See all certifications »

Parents Guide:

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Country:

USA | Germany | UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Rufmord - Jenseits der Moral See more »

Filming Locations:

Santa Clarita, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,363,900 (USA) (15 October 2000) (1516 Screens)

Gross:

$22,361,811 (Worldwide)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Jeff Bridges plays a bowling President of the USA. He also plays a bowler in The Big Lebowski. Both movies also feature Sam Elliot. See more »

Goofs

Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Timmy Hanson says "being the vice president is better than being the president...'cause nobody wants to shoot the vice president." That isn't quite true. In 1804 sitting vice president Aaron Burr infamously dueled against former secretary of the treasury, Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton's shot missed Burr while Burr's shot mortally wounded Hamilton, who died the next day. Burr was later tried for murder but acquitted. However, the character who says this is about ten years old, and probably does not have such an extensive history knowledge. See more »

Quotes

Shelly Runyon: We're both sticking to our guns. The difference is, mine are loaded.
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Connections

Featured in "Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.3" (2011) See more »