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NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
Sat Oct 25, 2014, 07:40 PM Oct 2014

The Contender

Sen. Laine Hanson is nominated to be America's first female vice president, but a right-wing stalwart seizes on an old sex scandal to discredit her.

Joan allen, Jeff Bridges, Gary Oldman, Christian Slater, Sam Elliot.

if you're feeling down about the current state of politics, this will give you a boost. Great cast. great story. Great production.
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The Contender (Original Post) NV Whino Oct 2014 OP
Saw it in theaters and own the DVD. A couple of the best movie political speeches ever wyldwolf Oct 2014 #1
Yup. Gave this puppy five stars. NV Whino Oct 2014 #2
Really enjoyed it. bif Nov 2014 #3

wyldwolf

(43,869 posts)
1. Saw it in theaters and own the DVD. A couple of the best movie political speeches ever
Mon Oct 27, 2014, 12:37 PM
Oct 2014

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NV Whino

(20,886 posts)
2. Yup. Gave this puppy five stars.
Mon Oct 27, 2014, 01:01 PM
Oct 2014

It's funny, it kind of slipped under the radar, but, boy, is it a good movie.

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