The Contender
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 Year
2000
Runtime
126 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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.
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The Contender is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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