The Contender
“Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Contender - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-06-29
Top Cast
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Joan Allen
Laine Hanson
Gary Oldman
Shelly Runyon
Jeff Bridges
President Jackson Evans
Christian Slater
Reginald Webster
Sam Elliott
Kermit Newman
William L. Petersen
Jack Hathaway
Saul Rubinek
Jerry Tolliver
Philip Baker Hall
Oscar Billings
Robin Thomas
William Hanson
Kathryn Morris
Paige Willomina
Mike Binder
Lewis Hollis
Kristen Shaw
Fiona Hathaway
Douglas Urbanski
Makerowitz
Noah Fryrear
Timmy
Angelica Page
Dierdra
Joseph Lyle Taylor
Paul Smith
Kevin Geer
Congressman Skakle
Doug Roberts
Congressman Harding
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 6, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$20M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$22.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.12x
+$2.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rod Lurie
- Screenplay & Story
- Rod Lurie
- Original Score
- Larry Groupé
- Original Title
- The Contender
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Budget
- $20M
- Worldwide Gross
- $22.4M
- Production Studios
- Cinerenta, Cinecontender Internationale, Battleplan Productions, SE8 Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rod Lurie
Rod Lurie
Larry Groupé
Denis Maloney
Michael Jablow
Maurice Leblond, Willi Bär, Douglas Urbanski, Marc Frydman, James Spies
Department Leadership Roster
Rod Lurie
Director
Denis Maloney
Director of Photography
Alec Hammond
Production Design
Larry Groupé
Original Music Composer
Matthew Jacobsen
Costume Design
Michael Jablow
Editor
Willi Bär
Producer
Douglas Urbanski
Producer
Marc Frydman
Producer
James Spies
Producer
Rod Lurie
Writer
Loyd Catlett
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Contender
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Contender about?
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.
Who directed The Contender?
The Contender was directed by Rod Lurie.
Who stars in The Contender?
The principal cast of The Contender includes Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott.
When was The Contender released and how long is it?
The Contender was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Contender?
The Contender had a reported production budget of $20M and grossed $22.4M at the worldwide box office (1.12 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Contender?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Contender was composed by Larry Groupé.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Contender?
The Contender holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).