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The Contender

2000, Movie, 2h 6min

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.

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Reviews

Critic Bob Mccabe

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While Lurie's script is intelligent and accessible (...) more than anything it's his ability with actors that shines through here: the aforementioned Bridges is on top form, and Allen in a contending position for the Oscar.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Marjorie Baumgarten

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As cautionary tales go, this one is pretty provocative and thought-provoking, a potpourri of issue-oriented drama enlivened by superlative performances and smart dialogue.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

Critic Kim Dorff Hansen

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...et politisk drama, der bugner af tankefuld stillingtagen og kompromisløs portrættering af det politiske apparat.

Read full review at Cinemazone

Frequently asked questions

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In a political thriller set in Washington D.C., a powerful struggle for control unfolds when the Vice President dies and a new nominee is chosen. Senator Laine Hanson, a strong-willed and independent woman, is selected by President Jackson Evans to replace the late VP, but she quickly becomes the target of a ruthless smear campaign led by Congressman Sheldon Runyon. As the confirmation hearings begin, Hanson faces off against Runyon and refuses to address rumors of a scandalous past, instead focusing on political issues. Despite the pressure, Hanson remains determined to prove her worth and fight for the position, even when faced with personal and professional betrayal. The fate of her nomination hangs in the balance as the battle for power reaches its climax in this gripping drama.

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