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.
14 January 1937
21 August 1943, Houston, Texas, USA
20 February 1966, Terceira, Açores, Portugal
2 July 1948, Föhrenwald, Wolfratshausen, Bavaria, Germany
4 December 1949, Los Angeles, California, USA
18 August 1969, New York City, New York, USA
17 February 1964, New York City, New York, USA
7 December 1955, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
21 August 1965, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
26 December 1965, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
28 August 1981, Richmond, Virginia, USA
December 28, 2010
Thoughtful, enjoyable film for older teens.
January 01, 2000
This is one of those rare movies where you leave the theater having been surprised and entertained, and then start arguing.
January 01, 2000
While you're watching it, The Contender lives up to its title.
January 01, 2000
What makes this twisty, cautionary yarn ... delicious is a cast that chews the scenery with such obvious enjoyment.
January 01, 2000
An intelligent and informed look at the preposterous ways our leaders are often picked and sabotaged.
July 30, 2007
The Contender thumps its Democratic Bible hard enough to put Jonathan Edwards to shame.
May 26, 2006
Despite a few phony moments, the dialogue is sharp and the directing is immediate.
October 14, 2007
Pretty much shameless leftist propaganda being sold as conventional Hollywood entertainment, but it manages to satisfy on the traditional genre terms.
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.
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
A major step forward for the director.
January 01, 2000
The large, talented cast elevates the film above the trappings of its loquacious debates.
