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The Contender

A taut political drama/thriller about a U.S. Democratic senator (Joan Allen) chosen by the President (Jeff Bridges) to replace a deceased Vice President. But in order to get into office, she has to face bitterly partisan confirmation hearings spearheaded by a right-wing congressman (Gary Oldman), who discovers a sex scandal in her past.

Year: 2000
Genre: Drama, Film Festivals 2001, Feminist Tendencies
Country: USA
Director: Rod Lurie
Starring: Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Sam Elliott, Philip Baker Hall, Mariel Hemingway, Gary Oldman, Christian Slater
Duration: 126 Minutes
Rating: M
7/10
Location in store: Drama

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