The Contender (Original title)
Dates: 2000 (Copyright), 20 April 2001 (Release)Countries: Germany, USA, United KingdomDirector: Rod Lurie
Synopsis: Political drama. An Ohio senator is chosen by the President to be the country's first female vice-president when the original vice-president dies. Conspiring to keep her out of the White House, a fellow congressman accuses her of having participated in an orgy while at college.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Politics
Title: In conversation with Gary OldmanAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Gary Oldman discusses his movie career and life, especially playing rogues or misfits, and how it feels to now work on t he HARRY POTTER and Christoper Nolan BATMAN films. Includes a top five listing of Oldman's screen performances.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Pages: 139-144,147,149-151
Title: Hollywood & Politics: Popcorn and propagandaAuthor: O'HAGAN, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A historical overview of the relationship between Hollywood and US politics from the early days of last century. Inclu- des a piece on director Tim Robbins & his loath of the Bush administration; & American political cinema in 10 categories
In: Sight and Sound v12 n2 February 2002 Page: 66
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n605 May 2001 Page: 18
Title: The contenderAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n2 February 2001 Pages: 20-22
Title: Creatures of appetiteAuthor: HOBERMAN, J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A consideration of The CONTENDER (2000) as a Hollywood representation of politics in post-Cold War Washington DC. Also discusses the mediating role of US TV in the 2000 Presidential election and refers to TV series The WEST WING
In: Film Review n605 May 2001 Pages: 46-49
Title: Oval office politicsAuthor: RYNNING, Roald Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jeff Bridges and Joan Allen talks about their roles in The CONTENDER.
In: Creative Screenwriting v8 n1 Jan/Feb 2001 Page: 8
Title: The ContenderAuthor: BERNIER, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The success of Rod Lurie's screenplay for his film The CONTENDER is in its conscious ambiguity.
In: Premiere v14 n7 March 2001 Page: 110
Title: The contenderAuthor: C.K. Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n142 April 2001 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n143 May 2001 Pages: 90-94
Title: Blind ambition.Author: LURIE, Rod Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article by director Rod Lurie on how he got THE CONTENDER made.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n4 April 2001 Pages: 41-42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KELLY, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v6 n1 January 2001 Page: 35,42
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n484 June 2001 Pages: 46-47
Title: De A a Z notes sur les filmsAuthor: [P.E.] Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v44th 2000 Page: 26
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v44th 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes production/distribution contacts. Director's note.
In: Screen International n1278 29 Sep 2000 Page: 28
Title: The contenderAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n1 September 2000 Page: 52
Title: The contenderArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n3 November 2000 Pages: 93-98
Title: Strange bedfellowsAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of The CONTENDER and on the postproduction battle afterwards with DreamWorks and Rod Lurie on one side and Gary Oldman with Douglas Urbanski on the other.
In: Variety 11 Sep 2000 Page: 25
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n2 October 2000 Page: 19
Title: The contenderArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n3 November 2000 Page: 26
Title: The contenderAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 47-52
Title: The contender: an interview with Rod LurieAuthor: BERNIER, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Rod Lurie who discusses his move from film critic to writer/director, referring to The CONTENDER and DETERRENCE.
In: Written By v4 n8[sic] October 2000 Pages: 28-33
Title: The provocateurArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with writer-director Rod Lurie who discusses his admiration for Oliver Stone, and then discusses his own political movie, The CONTENDER.
In: Screen International n1219 30 Jul 1999 Page: 2
Title: Cinerenta aids The ContenderAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: THE CONTENDER is to be fully financed by Cinerenta.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v359 n13 24 Aug 1999 Page: 22
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n4 December 1999 Page: [36]
Title: In the works. Oldman Runs InterferenceAuthor: LEWIN, Alex Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: On The CONTENDER, looking at cast and scriptwriter.
Dates: 2000 (Copyright), 20 April 2001 (Release)Countries: Germany, USA, United KingdomDirector: Rod Lurie
Synopsis: Political drama. An Ohio senator is chosen by the President to be the country's first female vice-president when the original vice-president dies. Conspiring to keep her out of the White House, a fellow congressman accuses her of having participated in an orgy while at college.
Genre: Drama
Subject: Politics
Credits
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©/Production Company: Cinecontender Internationale Filmproduktionsgesell, ©: Battlefield Inc, Presented by: Cinerenta, Production Company: Battleground Productions, In association with the: SE8 Group, Executive Producer: Dr Rainer Bienger, Executive Producer: Gary Oldman, Executive Producer: Maurice Leblond, Producer: Marc Frydman, Producer: Douglas Urbanski, Producer: Willi Baer, Producer: James Spies, Co-producer: Scott Shiffman, Co-producer: Steve Loglisci, Unit Production Manager: Oriana Robertson, Production Co-ordinator: Carol Ann Thomas, Location Manager: Bradley Smith, Post-production (Supervisor): Erica Frauman, Post-production (Co-ordinator): Sven E.M. Fahlgren, Assistant Director (1st): Marco Londoner, Assistant Director (2nd): Aida Rodgers, Assistant Director (2nd 2nd): James Sheridan, Script Supervisor: Karen Golden, Casting: Mary Jo Slater, Casting (Associate): Carmen Tetzlaff, Casting (East Coast): Liz Marks, Written by: Rod Lurie, Director of Photography: Denis Maloney, Underwater Director of Photography: Jack Cooperman, Camera Operator (A): Henry Tirl, Steadicam Operator: Henry Tirl, Special Effects (Co-ordinator): Robert Vasquez, Special Effects (Foreman): Gary Pilkinton, Special Effects (Technician): Michael H. Clark, Graphic Design: Susan Burig, Editor: Michael Jablow, Production Designer: Alexander Hammond, Art Director: Halina Gebarowicz, Set Decorator: Eloise Stammerjohn, Costume Designer: Matthew Jacobsen, Wardrobe Supervisor: Sister Daniels, Department Head Make-up: Fabrizio Sforza, Alessandra Sampaolo, Department Head Hairstylist: Marsha Lewis, Key Hair: Jo-Jo Guthrie, Additional Hair: Wyatt Belton, Main/End Titles Design: Nina Saxon/New Wave Entertainment, Opticals: Howard Anderson, Music Composed by: Larry Groupé, Score Performed by: Seattlemusic, Orchestrations: Larry Groupé, Orchestrations: Frank Macchia, Orchestrations: Bruce Donnelly, Music Editor: Richard Harrison, [Music] Recorder/Mixer: Armin Steiner, [Score] Recordist: Charlie Bouis, [Score Recording] Crew: Ted Barela, James Fahlgren, Music Consultant: Arlene Fishbach, Sound Design/Supervision: Stephen Hunter Flick, Sound Mixer: Jay Meagher, Recordist: Ryan Murphy, Supervising Re-recording Mixer: Jeffrey Perkins, Re-recording Mixer: Samuel Lehmer, Supervising Dialogue Editor: Dean Beville, Dialogue Editor: Stephanie Flack, Dialogue Editor: Alexandra Gonzales, Effects Editor: Bill Jacobs, Effects Editor: Patricio Libenson, Effects Editor: Matthew C. Beville, Dana Gustafson, ADR Mixer: Bruce R. Bell, Supervising ADR Editor: Judee Flick, Foley Walker: James Bailey, Foley Mixer: Bruce R. Bell, Stunt Co-ordinator: Loyd Catlett, Stunts: Ronnie Rondell, Stunts: Caryn Mower, Stunts: Hubie Kerns, Stunts: Dan Barringer, Joan Allen's Stand-in: Robin O'Dell, Christian Slater's Stand-in: Dave Guertler, Gary Oldman's Stand-in: Steve Moore, Helicopter Pilot: Dirk Vahle, Studio: New Millennium Studios
Cast
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Gary Oldman (Shelly Runyon), Joan Allen (Laine Billings Hanson), Jeff Bridges (President Jackson Evans), Christian Slater (Reginald Webster), Sam Elliott (Kermit Newman), William Petersen (Jack Hathaway), Saul Rubinek (Jerry Toliver), Philip Baker Hall (Oscar Billings), Mike Binder (Lewis Hollis), Robin Thomas (William Hanson), Mariel Hemingway (Cynthia Lee), Kathryn Morris (Paige Willomina), Kristen Shaw (Fiona Hathaway), Douglas Urbanski (Makerowitz), Noah Fryrear (Timmy), Angelica Torn (Dierdra), Joe Taylor (Paul Smith), Kevin Geer (Congressman Skakle), Doug Roberts (Congressman Harding), Bev Appleton (Congressman Marshall), Sandra Register (Glenda), Tony Booth (Peter Crenshaw), Andrew Boothby (Steve Poullet), Irene Ziegler (Maggie Runyon), Del Driver (director friend), Sean Pratt (Wilke), Bill Bevins (anchorman), Ed Sala (show producer), Kirk Penberthy (Stevenson), Justin Dray (stagehand), Jackie Laubacher (reporter 4), David Bridgewater (aide), Kevin Grantz (secret service chief), Michael Kennedy (Congressman Fletcher), David Londoner (Congressman Jones), Billy Dye (waiter), Larry King (himself), Amit Mehta (Abu Hunter), Greg Cooper (Ted Edwards), J. Scott Shonka (Cappy), Scoot Powell (attorney), Catharine Schaffner (Patricia Lavameer), Stan Kelly (Alan), William L. Chandler (personal waiter), Liz Marks (Sheila), Robert Harvey, Steve Hurwitz (lobbyist), Ric Young, Sherri Richmond, Teresa Wells Jones, Lynn West, Dave Guertler, Michael Goodwin (reporter), Heather Rosbeck (Elaine Bidwell), Roderick Jimenez (Trevor), Donald Campen (sergeant at arms), Justin Lewis (producer), Fred Iacovo (Joe Smith), Dawn Westbrook (secretary), Jolene Carroll (maid)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(25)
In: Empire n218 August 2007 Pages: 129-133Title: In conversation with Gary OldmanAuthor: LAWRENCE, Will Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Gary Oldman discusses his movie career and life, especially playing rogues or misfits, and how it feels to now work on t he HARRY POTTER and Christoper Nolan BATMAN films. Includes a top five listing of Oldman's screen performances.
In: Empire n186 December 2004 Pages: 139-144,147,149-151
Title: Hollywood & Politics: Popcorn and propagandaAuthor: O'HAGAN, Steve Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A historical overview of the relationship between Hollywood and US politics from the early days of last century. Inclu- des a piece on director Tim Robbins & his loath of the Bush administration; & American political cinema in 10 categories
In: Sight and Sound v12 n2 February 2002 Page: 66
Title: Home movies: reviewsAuthor: MACNAB, Geoffrey Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Film Review n605 May 2001 Page: 18
Title: The contenderAuthor: CARO, Jason Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v11 n2 February 2001 Pages: 20-22
Title: Creatures of appetiteAuthor: HOBERMAN, J. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A consideration of The CONTENDER (2000) as a Hollywood representation of politics in post-Cold War Washington DC. Also discusses the mediating role of US TV in the 2000 Presidential election and refers to TV series The WEST WING
In: Film Review n605 May 2001 Pages: 46-49
Title: Oval office politicsAuthor: RYNNING, Roald Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Jeff Bridges and Joan Allen talks about their roles in The CONTENDER.
In: Creative Screenwriting v8 n1 Jan/Feb 2001 Page: 8
Title: The ContenderAuthor: BERNIER, Chris Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The success of Rod Lurie's screenplay for his film The CONTENDER is in its conscious ambiguity.
In: Premiere v14 n7 March 2001 Page: 110
Title: The contenderAuthor: C.K. Article type: Video ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n142 April 2001 Page: 48
Title: New filmsAuthor: MCCABE, Bob Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n143 May 2001 Pages: 90-94
Title: Blind ambition.Author: LURIE, Rod Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article by director Rod Lurie on how he got THE CONTENDER made.
In: Sight and Sound v11 n4 April 2001 Pages: 41-42
Title: ReviewsAuthor: KELLY, Richard Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Score Monthly v6 n1 January 2001 Page: 35,42
Title: Score: reviews of current releases on CDAuthor: BOND, Jeff Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n484 June 2001 Pages: 46-47
Title: De A a Z notes sur les filmsAuthor: [P.E.] Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
In: London Film Festival Catalogue v44th 2000 Page: 26
Title: [London Film Festival Catalogue - v44th 2000: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Includes production/distribution contacts. Director's note.
In: Screen International n1278 29 Sep 2000 Page: 28
Title: The contenderAuthor: HUNTER, Allan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n1 September 2000 Page: 52
Title: The contenderArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n3 November 2000 Pages: 93-98
Title: Strange bedfellowsAuthor: ROSTON, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On the making of The CONTENDER and on the postproduction battle afterwards with DreamWorks and Rod Lurie on one side and Gary Oldman with Douglas Urbanski on the other.
In: Variety 11 Sep 2000 Page: 25
Title: FILM REVIEWSAuthor: LEVY, Emanuel Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n2 October 2000 Page: 19
Title: The contenderArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
In: Premiere v14 n3 November 2000 Page: 26
Title: The contenderAuthor: KENNY, Glenn Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Creative Screenwriting v7 n5 Sep/Oct 2000 Pages: 47-52
Title: The contender: an interview with Rod LurieAuthor: BERNIER, Chris Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Rod Lurie who discusses his move from film critic to writer/director, referring to The CONTENDER and DETERRENCE.
In: Written By v4 n8[sic] October 2000 Pages: 28-33
Title: The provocateurArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with writer-director Rod Lurie who discusses his admiration for Oliver Stone, and then discusses his own political movie, The CONTENDER.
In: Screen International n1219 30 Jul 1999 Page: 2
Title: Cinerenta aids The ContenderAuthor: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: THE CONTENDER is to be fully financed by Cinerenta.
In: The Hollywood Reporter v359 n13 24 Aug 1999 Page: 22
Title: IN PRODUCTIONAuthor: FUSON, Brian Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Premiere v13 n4 December 1999 Page: [36]
Title: In the works. Oldman Runs InterferenceAuthor: LEWIN, Alex Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: On The CONTENDER, looking at cast and scriptwriter.