2000R· 126 min
Contender, The
Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.
Drama Thriller
6.7 / 10TMDB Score
Summary
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.
Director: Rod Lurie
Cast: Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott
Tags
Christian SlaterGary OldmanIntrigue in High PlacesJeff BridgesJoan Allenno less than a 4.5political dramapoliticssuspensethriller
