
The Contender
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In this political drama directed by Rod Lurie, the story unfolds around a female senator, played by Joan Allen, who is nominated to become the Vice President of the United States. As she faces intense scrutiny and a smear campaign led by a determined congressman, portrayed by Gary Oldman, the film delves into themes of integrity and the personal sacrifices involved in public service. Jeff Bridges stars as the sitting president, adding depth to the ensemble cast. The film received critical acclaim, with Joan Allen earning an Academy Award nomination for her performance. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:2h 6min
Views:636
Release:2000
Release Date:2000-10-13
Genre:Drama, Presidents Day, Thriller
Director:Rod Lurie
Actors:Christian Slater, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Joan Allen, Mike Binder, Philip Baker Hall, Robin Thomas, Sam Elliott, Saul Rubinek, William Petersen
Country:Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
Awards:Nominated for 2 Oscars, 1 win & 22 nominations total
Budget:$20,000,000
Worldwide Gross:$22,428,990
TMDB:6.7
Rotten Tomatoes:77%
FilmAffinity:6.0
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