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The Contender (2000)
6.9
Ratings: 6.9/10 from 14,995 users
Metascore:
59/100
Reviews: 354 user | 126 critic | 35 from Metacritic.com
Sexy secrets from a womans past come to light as she runs for Vice President. Director:Rod LurieWriter:Rod Lurie |
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
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| Gary Oldman | ... | ||
| Joan Allen | ... | ||
| Jeff Bridges | ... | ||
| Christian Slater | ... | ||
| Sam Elliott | ... | ||
| William Petersen | ... |
Jack Hathaway
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| Saul Rubinek | ... | ||
| Philip Baker Hall | ... |
Oscar Billings
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| Mike Binder | ... | ||
| Robin Thomas | ... | ||
| Mariel Hemingway | ... | ||
| Kathryn Morris | ... |
Paige Willomina
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| Kristen Shaw | ... |
Fiona Hathaway
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| Douglas Urbanski | ... |
Makerowitz
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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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Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual content and language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Rufmord - Jenseits der Moral 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)Company Credits
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Gary Oldman and co-producer Douglas Urbanski complained, after the film was released, that the film was changed from the more balanced script by Dreamworks Studios to reflect the liberal politics of the studios head at Dreamworks (Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen). The British Oldman, whom according to long-time business partner Urbanski is the "the least political person I know", was simply contending this since he didn't enjoy how negatively his character was portrayed. Dreamworks vehemently denied tampering with the film. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: When Senator Hanson is jogging in the cemetery, several of the tombstones bear the name "Col. Stone T. Berg". See more »Crazy Credits
For our daughters See more »Connections
Featured in "HBO First Look: 'The Contender': The Making of a Political Thriller (#7.17)" (2000) See more »
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