Factual error: Towards the end of the movie when the President is addressing Congress, Joan Allen is seen outside of the building jogging. Joan Allen, being a senator and thereore a part of Congress, should have been inside the building.
The Contender (2000)
Ending / spoiler
Directed by: Rod Lurie
Starring: Gary Oldman, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Joan Allen, William Petersen
Hathaway is arrested; the car accident and the rescue was to boost his career and image. Laine Hanson was drunk that night but did not participate in that orgy. The President makes a "shame on you, you vultures!"/"what happened to democracy?" speech at a press conference. Laine Hanson becomes the candidate for Vice President.
Rod Lurie
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Shelly Runyon: We're both sticking to our guns. The difference is, mine are loaded.
Trivia: Judging by his looks, one would think Gary Oldman is paying homage to that Sean Penn's also somewhat 'offbeat' lawyer-characterization in "Carlito's Way".
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