The Contender

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Actors: Christian Slater , Philip Baker Hall , Gary Oldman , Jeff Bridges , Saul Rubinek , Joan Allen , Sam Elliott , William Petersen , Kathryn Morris , Mariel Hemingway , Robin Thomas , Mike Binder , Kristen Shaw , Noah Fryrear , Douglas Urbanski

Director: Rod Lurie

IMDB Rate: 6.9 out of 10 (13269 votes)

Plot Summary:A political thriller about Laine Hanson, a senator who is nominated to become Vice President following the death of the previous office holder. During the confirmation process, Laine is the victim of a vicious attack on her personal life in which stories of sexual deviancy are spread. She is torn as to whether she should fight back, or stick to her high principles and refuse to comment on the allegations. Although it isnt easy, she sticks to her guns, and in the end she is rewarded for it.