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The contender  Cover Image DVD DVD

The contender / DreamWorks Pictures and Cinerenta/Cinecontender present a Battleground production in association with SE8 Group ; produced by Marc Frydman [and others] ; written and directed by Rod Lurie.

Summary:

As soon as a woman is nominated to replace the deceased vice president of the USA, her political enemies search in her private life for ways to bring her down.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0783256337
  • ISBN: 9780783256337
  • Physical Description: 1 videodisc (127 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
  • Publisher: Universal City, CA : DreamWorks Home Entertainment, [2001]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally released as motion picture in 2000.
Special features: the making of a political thriller, theatrical trailer, production notes, cast & filmmakers, from the cutting room floor, director's commentary with Rod Lurie & Joan Allen.
Formatted Contents Note:
In depth commentary with director Rod Lurie and actress Joan Allen -- Deleted scenes -- A fascinating behind the scenes featurette "The making of a political thriller" -- Theatrical trailer -- Production notes -- Cast & filmmaker biographies.
Creation/Production Credits Note:
Director of photography, Denis Maloney; production designer, Alexander Hammond; editor, Michael Jablow; music, Larry Groupé.
Participant or Performer Note:
Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, William Petersen, Philip Baker Hall, Saul Rubinek, Sam Elliott.
Target Audience Note:
Rated R.
System Details Note:
DVD; DTS 5.1 surround, Dolby digital 5.1 surround, Dolby 2.0 surround; 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen format.
Language Note:
With optional subtitles in English; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired.
Awards Note:
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards: Alan J. Pakula Award.
Subject: Vice-Presidential candidates > United States > Drama.
Women politicians > United States > Drama.
Politics, Practical > United States > Public opinion > Drama.
Genre: Feature films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Kirtland Community College Library PN 1997 .C66 2001 30775305518806 Media Library-Circulating Collection Available -


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