The Contender

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Release Date: October 13, 2000

2h 6m | Comedy, Drama

After the Vice President dies, the president (Bridges) chooses senator Laine Hanson (Allen) to take his place, making her the first woman to hold that office. His choice meets with opposition from members of both parties, especially a political adversary (Oldman) who will do anything to discredit her. As she begins to go through the confirmation hearing process, controversy erupts as shocking secrets are revealed from her past, which threaten both her personal life and political future.

Now, more than ever, she must prove she has the stomach to get the job.