The Contender
Synopsis
In the winter of 2012, Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale and Corey Siegel earned the opportunity to represent the United States in the prestigious cooking competition known as the Bocuse d'Or. Held every two years in Lyon, France, the Bocuse d'Or represents the pinnacle of competition cooking. With the United States determined to make the podium for the first time ever, Rich and Corey embark on an intense one-year training regimen that includes the construction of a secret test kitchen inside of a decommissioned cold war bunker. Together with some of America's greatest chefs, they will vie for culinary glory at the Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-08-31
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November 15, 2015
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- Director
- Josh Baldwin
- Original Title
- The Contender
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
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Josh Baldwin
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What is The Contender about?
In the winter of 2012, Certified Master Chef Rich Rosendale and Corey Siegel earned the opportunity to represent the United States in the prestigious cooking competition known as the Bocuse d'Or. Held every two years in Lyon, France, the Bocuse d'Or represents the pinnacle of competition cooking. With the United States determined to make the podium for the first time ever, Rich and Corey embark on an intense one-year training regimen that includes the construction of a secret test kitchen inside of a decommissioned cold war bunker. Together with some of America's greatest chefs, they will vie for culinary glory at the Bocuse d'Or in Lyon, France.
Who directed The Contender?
The Contender was directed by Josh Baldwin.
Who stars in The Contender?
The principal cast of The Contender includes Rich Rosendale, Corey Siegel, Daniel Boulud, Gavin Kaysen.
When was The Contender released and how long is it?
The Contender was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.