The Contender

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.

Tagline

“Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, Thriller

Director

Rod Lurie

Original Language

EN

What is The Contender about?

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.

Who directed The Contender?

The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.

When was The Contender released?

The Contender was released on October 13, 2000.

How long is The Contender?

The Contender has a runtime of 2h 6m.

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