The Contender


A look at the intrigue and goings-on in American politics. When the vice-president dies, the President picks a woman for the job. His party has other ideas, and so the dirty tricks come out in the confirmation hearings. The candidate finds herself constrained by her high ethical standards, while her opponents have no qualms about playing dirty.


125 minutes.
No persons under 16 .
Drama

Not currently showing on the local cinema circuit.

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Credits

Cast
Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, William L. Petersen
Director
Rod Lurie
ScreenplayRod Lurie
MusicLarry Groupé
CinematographyDenis Maloney
Sound formatsDolby Digital, Sony Dynamic Digital Sound, DTS
SoundtrackAvailable
Made in2000
Produced byBattleground Productions, Cinecontender , Cinerenta, SE8 Group

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What the Critics say

Cape Argus
Derek Wilson
15
Cape Argus
Adrian Monteath
15
The Star
Janine Walker
16
Sunday Times
Barry Ronge
20
SAfm Screen & Co
Alan Swerdlow
16
eye Weekly
Tom Lyons
5
Box Office
Shlomo Schwartzberg
8
ReelViews
James Berardinelli
15
Total Film
Dan Jolin
10
Film Review
Jason Caro
15

What the People say

Internet
1377 Netizens
14

Average .. 68%

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Visitor Ratings

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Amjad Hammid (34) 12

Average .. 60%

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