The Contender
The Contender

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A political thriller about Laine Hanson, a Senator who is nominated to become Vice President following the death of the previous office holder. During the confirmation process, Laine is the victim of a vicious attack on her personal life in which stories of sexual deviancy are spread. She is torn as to whether she should fight back, or stick to her high principles and refuse to comment on the allegations.... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in The Contender:

Joan Allen
Gary Oldman
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Christian Slater
Sam Elliott
William L. Petersen

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A political thriller about Laine Hanson, a Senator who is nominated to become Vice President following the death of the previous office holder. During the confirmation process, Laine is the victim of a vicious attack on her personal life in which stories of sexual deviancy are spread. She is torn as to whether she should fight back, or stick to her high principles and refuse to comment on the allegations.

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Chicago Sun-Times - 10/10 by Roger EbertOne of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing.
Charlotte Observer - 9/10 by Lawrence ToppmanSupplies the three key elements of the best political thrillers: suspense, credibility and the feeling that you're really sitting in the Oval Office.
New York Post - 8/10 by Lou LumenickAs entertainment of a tawdry but compelling sort, The Contender certainly delivers.
Philadelphia Inquirer - 8/10 by Steven ReaLurie has made an impressive contribution to the bulging library of political film, and he has showcased some performances sure to get Oscar consideration.
Entertainment Weekly - 7/10 by Lisa SchwarzbaumEngages in the cinematic equivalent of not inhaling.
Newsweek - 7/10 by David AnsenIt does move right along and it's enlivened by stronger, more enjoyable acting than this kind of picture usually provides.
The New York Times - 7/10 by Stephen HoldenA cast that chews the scenery with such obvious enjoyment that you're happy to put up with its tin-eared oratory and preposterous plot turns for the sake of a good ride.
Austin Chronicle - 7/10 by Marjorie BaumgartenA potpourri of issue-oriented drama enlivened by superlative performances and smart dialogue.
Slate - 7/10 by David EdelsteinHas a nonsensical twist ending that almost wrecks it, but until then it has enough fast, hyperliterate venality to make it great fun.
L.A. Weekly - 7/10 by Ella TaylorWhat Lurie has made is "The West Wing" without the constraining niceties of prime time.

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