The Contender

2000 2h 6m ★6.7

The Contender

“Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.”

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.

Release Date October 13, 2000
Runtime 2h 6m
Language English
Director Rod Lurie
Category Drama, Thriller
Rating 6.7 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 2000
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