The Contender with Joan Allen: DVD Cover

    The Contender Director: Rod Lurie Cast: Joan Allen, Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Sam Elliott

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    • DVD Release Date: 03/06/2001
    • Original Release: 2000
    • Rating: Rated R
    • Sales Rank: 15,989

    Viewer Rating: (3 ratings)

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    DVD includes cast and crew bios, an HBO behind-the-scenes featurette, production notes, deleted scenes, and audio commentary by director Rod Lurie and cast member Joan Allen.

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    Scene Index

    Side #1 --
    0. Scene Index
    1. What Would You Die For? [6:01]
    2. Another Chappaquiddick [5:22]
    3. The Plan [6:54]
    4. Process of Confirmation [6:30]
    5. Objectivity vs. Subjectivity [8:13]
    6. Beneath My Dignity [7:00]
    7. A Promise of Greatness [7:21]
    8. A Little Nervous [5:52]
    9. Politics Is an Extension of War [6:29]
    10. The Nichols Report [6:30]
    11. American Live [3:38]
    12. Not Guilty, But Responsible [4:38]
    13. A Matter of Choice [2:57]
    14. Reluctant Witness [4:39]
    15. Confess [4:43]
    16. Closing Statement [3:43]
    17. Save Face [4:40]
    18. Off the Record [9:39]
    19. Swan Song [6:58]
    20. Curtain Call (End Credits) [7:45]

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    An impeccably crafted drama of political intrigue that could have been torn from today’s headlines, The Contender boasts remarkable performances from superb actors interpreting a marvelous script. Joan Allen earned a well-deserved Academy Award nomination in her impassioned portrayal of a U.S. senator whose vice presidential ambitions are threatened by sordid allegations about her college life. Jeff Bridges (also Oscar nominated), portrays the embattled president, wounded politically by the scandal involving his nominee. And Gary Oldman is first-rate as Allen’s accuser, a canny senator from the opposition party who is an experienced Washington infighter. Not so long ago, the depiction of such an incendiary situation might have been dismissed as florid melodrama, but recent history demonstrates that these things can and do happen. Director Rod Lurie reinforces the yarn’s authenticity with scrupulous attention to detail, not only in the physical replication of governmental settings but in the depiction of behind-the-scenes political wrangling as well. Almost hypnotically fascinating, The Contender employs barn burner speeches, bravura performances, and a surprise denouement with extraordinarily compelling results. Ed Hulse, Barnes & Noble

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    April 27, 2008: How could this movie be even thought of? It is just plainly terrible, never could really happen in real real life, and is patronizing. This is why liberals Middle America every time.

    This was a well made film based on an utterly unbelievable story.by Anonymous

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    July 07, 2003: This movie was extremely well-directed and acted. Unfortunately, it reeks of liberal propaganda. I mean seriously, who wrote the screenplay, Bill Maher?(although he is just a conservative in liberal clothing). The whole story is an allegory of the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal of the 1990's. Its message is simple, we should not have even been asking what someone is doing with a consenting adult in privacy. I agree. But, this story would never, never, never unfold like this in real life. First of all, it may still be years before a woman has the opportunity to become vice-president. Second, no one, male or female, would allow a smear campaign, like the one in this film, to go on if they could prove that they were innocent. It would be far too damaging to the advancement of women. It is simply too much to ask a person to believe that maintaining a self-righteous stance is more important than becoming a champion for her people. As a liberal, I am highly disappointed with this shameless display of propaganda in such a well-developed work of cinematic art. This film only gives conservatives fuel to burn when speaking of ''holier than thou, bleeding heart, tree huggers.'' Please, for the sake of your own cause, do not let another setback like this slip out.