The Contender
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.
20 February 1966, Terceira, Açores, Portugal
28 January 1969, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
9 October 1931, Liverpool, England, UK
1 March 1963, Belfast, Maine, USA
12 June 1954, Aiken, South Carolina, USA
December 06, 2004
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.
January 01, 2000
An intelligent and informed look at the preposterous ways our leaders are often picked and sabotaged.
January 01, 2000
What makes this twisty, cautionary yarn ... delicious is a cast that chews the scenery with such obvious enjoyment.
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.
January 01, 2000
This is one of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing.
October 14, 2007
Pretty much shameless leftist propaganda being sold as conventional Hollywood entertainment, but it manages to satisfy on the traditional genre terms.
January 01, 2000
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.
January 01, 2000
While you're watching it, The Contender lives up to its title.
May 26, 2006
Despite a few phony moments, the dialogue is sharp and the directing is immediate.
December 28, 2010
Thoughtful, enjoyable film for older teens.
January 01, 2000
A major step forward for the director.
