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The Contender (2000)
6.9
Ratings: 6.9/10 from 15,346 users
Metascore:
59/100
Reviews: 355 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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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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Welcome To The Greatest Show On Earth 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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[focuses his gaze and points his finger at Rep. Shelley Runyon]
President Jackson Evans: ... pointed my finger YOUR way, and asked "Have you no decency, sir?"
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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
Factual errors: At one point Runyon says that an article will appear in the next day's "afternoon edition" of the Washington Post. The Post is a morning newspaper. See more »Quotes
President Jackson Evans: I should have come down here and pointed my finger your way...[focuses his gaze and points his finger at Rep. Shelley Runyon]
President Jackson Evans: ... pointed my finger YOUR way, and asked "Have you no decency, sir?"
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