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The Contender (2000)

Film · 2000 · 126 min · R · Drama · Thriller

Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.

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.

Directed by Rod Lurie

Starring Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, William L. Petersen, Saul Rubinek, Philip Baker Hall

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In cinemas13 October 2000
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical release6 March 2001
First release anywhere13 October 2000

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