The Contender

R 2 hr 6 min
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How long is The Contender?
The Contender is 2 hr 6 min long.
Who directed The Contender?
Rod Lurie
Who is Laine Hanson in The Contender?
Joan Allen plays Laine Hanson in the film.
What is The Contender about?
When the sitting Vice President dies, Senator Laine Hanson is chosen by the President to be the first woman to hold the office. The selection meets with opposition from members of both parties, in particular a powerful political adversary who will seemingly stop at nothing to discredit her. Her confirmation hearings set off a firestorm of controversy as shocking secrets from Hanson's past are revealed, threatening her personal life as well as her political future.