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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.
A relentless political chess match unfolds as a poised Senator battles to secure her seat against a calculating rival. This sharp political thriller trades explosive action for the quiet, lethal tension of a backroom coup.
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Rod Lurie
Cast
Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, William L. Petersen, Saul Rubinek, Philip Baker Hall, Robin Thomas, Kathryn Morris
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The Contender
You can watch The Contender (2000) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Rod Lurie
Cast
Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, William L. Petersen, Saul Rubinek, Philip Baker Hall, Robin Thomas, Kathryn Morris
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