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The Contender

Duration :

127

Summary: A female vice-presidential candidate's appointment is threatened by rumors of a sex scandal in this timely political drama. Senator Laine Hanson seems a perfect choice to replace the deceased vice president. But when incriminating photos surface, her confirmation hearings take on a whole new angle. Starring Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges (who received a 2000 Best Supporting Oscar(R) nomination for his performance), Christian Slater, William Peterson, Philip Baker Hall, Saul Rubinek and Sam Elliott. Written and directed by Rod Lurie. (R) (AC,AL,BN)

PRODUCER : Marc Frydman,Douglas Urbanski,Willi Baer,James Spies,Rainer Bienger,Maurice Leblond,Gary Goldman

CAST : Philip Baker Hall,Saul Rubinek,Sam Elliott,Gary Oldman,Joan Allen,Jeff Bridges,Christian Slater,William Petersen

WRITER : Rod Lurie

DIRECTOR : Rod Lurie

Genre : Suspense

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