The Contender (2000)
Genres: Drama, Political
Cast: Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Gary Oldman, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, Kathryn Morris, Mike Binder
The Contender is a 2000 American political drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie. It stars Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges and Christian Slater. The film focuses on a fictional United States President and the events surrounding his appointment of a new Vice President (Allen).