Oscar nominated, powerful, political thriller starring Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Sam Elliot, Christian Slater and Joan Allen. THE CONTENDER follows a senior Senator - who is contending for the US Vice Presidency – and her fall from grace after accusations about her past surface. Described as a “modern political masterpiece” and “a flawless thriller that educates, intrigues and entertains all at the same time” THE CONTENDER is a tense and twisty White House drama not to be missed.