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The Contender
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The Contender revolves around a fictional United States President and the events surrounding his appointment of a new female Vice President, following the death of the previous office holder.
The Contender revolves around a fictional United States President and the events surrounding his appointment of a new female Vice President, following the death of the previous office holder.
Actors:
Billy Dye,
Mariel Hemingway,
Amit Mehta,
Kevin Geer,
Joan Allen,
Sandra Register,
Angelica Page,
Jolene Carroll,
Kirk Penberthy,
Lynn West,
Douglas Urbanski,
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Billy Dye
Mariel Hemingway
22 November 1961, Mill Valley, California, USA
Amit Mehta
Kevin Geer
6 November 1952, Reno, Nevada, USA
Joan Allen
20 August 1956, Rochelle, Illinois, USA
Sandra Register
Angelica Page
17 February 1964, New York City, New York, USA
Jolene Carroll
Kirk Penberthy
Lynn West
Douglas Urbanski
17 February 1957, Somerville, New Jersey, USA
Director:
Rod Lurie
Rod Lurie
15 May 1962, Israel
Country:
United States, United Kingdom
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When Republicans speak, it's a bitter voice we hear; when Democrats speak, the music swells proudly. There's not must to think about here. It's a personality contest.
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The large, talented cast elevates the film above the trappings of its loquacious debates.
July 30, 2007
The Contender thumps its Democratic Bible hard enough to put Jonathan Edwards to shame.
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Thoughtful, enjoyable film for older teens.
New York Times
January 01, 2000
What makes this twisty, cautionary yarn ... delicious is a cast that chews the scenery with such obvious enjoyment.
Film.com
January 01, 2000
While you're watching it, The Contender lives up to its title.
October 14, 2007
Pretty much shameless leftist propaganda being sold as conventional Hollywood entertainment, but it manages to satisfy on the traditional genre terms.
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This is one of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing.
October 18, 2007
Sex, lies and politics--they all boil together beautifully in "The Contender," a strong political drama that understands Washington, knows its dirty secrets, and uses its excellent cast to fine effect.
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January 01, 2000
An intelligent and informed look at the preposterous ways our leaders are often picked and sabotaged.