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The Contender (2000)
6.9
Ratings: 6.9/10 from 15,313 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 | ... | ||
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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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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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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.See more »
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