Senator Laine Hanson is a contender for U.S. Vice President, but information and disinformation about her past surfaces that threatens to derail her confirmation.
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- Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 1 win & 20 nominations.
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| Gary Oldman | ... |
Shelly Runyon
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| Joan Allen | ... |
Laine Hanson
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| Jeff Bridges | ... |
President Jackson Evans
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| Christian Slater | ... |
Reginald Webster
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| Sam Elliott | ... |
Kermit Newman
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| William Petersen | ... |
Jack Hathaway
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| Saul Rubinek | ... |
Jerry Tolliver
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| Philip Baker Hall | ... |
Oscar Billings
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| Mike Binder | ... |
Lewis Hollis
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| Robin Thomas | ... |
William Hanson
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| Mariel Hemingway | ... |
Cynthia Charlton Lee
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| Kathryn Morris | ... |
Paige Willomina
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| Kristen Shaw | ... |
Fiona Hathaway
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| Douglas Urbanski | ... |
Makerowitz
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Noah Fryrear | ... |
Timmy
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| Angelica Page | ... |
Dierdra
(as Angelica Torn)
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| Joseph Lyle Taylor | ... |
Paul Smith
(as Joe Taylor)
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| Kevin Geer | ... |
Congressman Skakle
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| Doug Roberts | ... |
Congressman Harding
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Bev Appleton | ... |
Congressman Marshall
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Sandra Register | ... |
Glenda
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| Anthony Booth | ... |
Peter Crenshaw
(as Tony Booth)
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Andrew C. Boothby | ... |
Steven Poullet
(as Andrew Boothby)
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| Irene Ziegler | ... |
Maggie Runyon
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Del Driver | ... |
Director Friend
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| Sean Pratt | ... |
Wilke
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Bill Bevins | ... |
Anchorman
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Ed Sala | ... |
Show Producer
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Kirk Penberthy | ... |
Stevenson
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| Justin Dray | ... |
Stagehand
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David Laubacher | ... |
Reporter #4
(as Jackie Laubacher)
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David Bridgewater | ... |
Aide
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Kevin Grantz | ... |
Secret Service Chief
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Michael Kennedy | ... |
Congressman Fletcher
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David Londoner | ... |
Congressman Jones
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Billy Dye | ... |
Waiter
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| Larry King | ... |
Larry King
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| Amit Mehta | ... |
ABU Hunter
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Greg Cooper | ... |
Ted Edwards
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| J. Scott Shonka | ... |
Cappy
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Scoot Powell | ... |
Attorney
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Catherine Shaffner | ... |
Patricia Lavameer
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Stan Kelly | ... |
Alan
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William L. Chandler | ... |
Personal Waiter
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Liz Marks | ... |
Sheila
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| Robert Harvey | ... |
Lobbyist
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Steve Hurwitz | ... |
Lobbyist
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| Ricardo Miguel Young | ... |
Reporter
(as Ric Young)
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Sherri Richmond | ... |
Reporter
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Teresa Jones | ... |
Reporter
(as Teresa Wells Jones)
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Lynn West | ... |
Reporter
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Dave Guertler | ... |
Reporter
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| Michael Goodwin | ... |
Reporter
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Heather Rosbeck | ... |
Elaine Bidwell
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Roderick Jimenez | ... |
Trevor
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Donald 'Spec' Campen Jr. | ... |
Sergeant at Arms
(as Donald Campen)
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Justin Lewis | ... |
Producer
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Fred Iacovo | ... |
Joe Smith
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| Dawn Westbrook | ... |
Secretary
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Jolene Carroll | ... |
Maid
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| Genia Lear Morgan | ... |
Rep. Reginald Webster's Fling (scenesDeleted)
(as Genia Morgan)
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| Teresa L. Wells | ... |
Reporter
(as Teresa Wells Jones)
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| Ryan Cafeo | ... |
Senate Page (uncredited)
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| Ashly Covington | ... |
Aide (uncredited)
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David Cureton | ... |
Congressman (uncredited)
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Kimberly Dimaiwat | ... |
Spectator (uncredited)
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| Louis Ferreira | ... |
America Live Producer (uncredited)
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David Foster | ... |
Photographer (uncredited)
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Steve Gillespie | ... |
Silent Waiter (uncredited)
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| Lucas N. Hall | ... |
Congressional Aid (uncredited)
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| Rodney J. Hobbs | ... |
Congressman (uncredited)
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| Mark Hyde | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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Raymond H. Johnson | ... |
News Photographer (uncredited)
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| Rick Kain | ... |
Congressional Aid (uncredited)
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| Michael Stanton Kennedy | ... |
Congressman X (uncredited)
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Gerard Malbrough | ... |
Congressional Staffer (uncredited)
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| Denis Maloney | ... |
White House Photographer (uncredited)
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| Caryn Mower | ... |
Drowning Victim (uncredited)
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| Robert Shepherd | ... |
Congressman (uncredited)
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Cynthia Webb | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Joseph M. West Jr. | ... |
Secret Service Agent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Rod Lurie | ||
Written by
| Rod Lurie | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Stephanie Antosca | ... | producer: Washington DC |
| Rainer Bienger | ... | executive producer: Cinerenta (as Dr. Rainer Bienger) |
| Willi Bär | ... | producer (as Willi Baer) |
| Marc Frydman | ... | producer |
| Maurice Leblond | ... | executive producer |
| Steve Loglisci | ... | co-producer |
| Gary Oldman | ... | executive producer |
| Scott Shiffman | ... | co-producer |
| James Spies | ... | producer |
| Douglas Urbanski | ... | producer |
Music by
| Larry Groupé | ||
Cinematography by
| Denis Maloney | ||
Editing by
| Michael Jablow | ||
Editorial Department
| Sven E. Fahlgren | ... | post-production coordinator (as Sven E.M. Fahlgren) |
| Kindra Marra | ... | assistant editor |
| Heather Mullen | ... | first assistant editor |
| Laura Rindner | ... | assistant editor |
| David C. Whitten | ... | color timer (as Dave Whitten) |
Casting By
| Mary Jo Slater | ||
Production Design by
| Alec Hammond | ... | (as Alexander Hammond) |
Art Direction by
| Halina Gebarowicz | ||
Set Decoration by
| Eloise Crane Stammerjohn | ... | (as Eloise Stammerjohn) |
Costume Design by
| Matthew Jacobsen | ||
Makeup Department
| Rhonda Bareford | ... | additional makeup artist |
| Wyatt Belton | ... | additional hair stylist |
| Sofia Carney | ... | assistant makeup artist |
| JoJo Guthrie | ... | key hair stylist (as Jo-Jo Guthrie) |
| Marsha Lewis | ... | hair department head |
| Alessandra Sampaolo | ... | makeup department head |
| Fabrizio Sforza | ... | makeup department head |
| Jo Jo Stephens | ... | hair assistant: colorist, Joan Allens |
| Brandon Waggoner | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Erica Frauman | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Oriana Robertson | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Marco Londoner | ... | first assistant director |
| Aida Rodgers | ... | second assistant director |
| Jamie Sheridan | ... | second second assistant director (as James Sheridan) |
| Scooter Yancey | ... | second unit director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Jamie Bishop | ... | additional on-set dresser (as James Bishop) |
| Cherie Bowers | ... | on-set painter |
| Susan A. Burig | ... | graphic designer (as Susan Burig) |
| Adam Caperton | ... | additional on-set dresser |
| Harris Chandler | ... | construction foreman |
| Michael R. Clark | ... | paint foreman |
| Tim Crane | ... | swing gang |
| Kelly Elam | ... | art department coordinator |
| Thomas B. Grimes | ... | additional on-set dresser (as Thomas Grimes) |
| Michael D. Harrell | ... | property master (as Michael Harrell) |
| R. Mark Hughes | ... | on-set dresser (as Mark Hughes) |
| Michael Ivey | ... | art department production assistant (as Mike Ivey) |
| Andrea Levine | ... | assistant property master |
| Gordon McVay | ... | swing gang |
| Channing Mentzer | ... | construction coordinator (as Chad Mentzer) / construction coordinator (as Thomas C. Mentzer) |
| Curtis Moore | ... | on-set painter |
| Dane Moore | ... | swing gang |
| Angela Ratliff | ... | greensperson |
| Jennie Hill Robinson | ... | key greens |
| Stephen G. Shifflette | ... | lead man |
| Richard F. Ward III | ... | construction foreman (as Richard Ward III) |
Sound Department
| James Bailey | ... | foley walker |
| Bruce Bell | ... | adr mixer (as Bruce R. Bell) / foley mixer (as Bruce R. Bell) |
| Dean Beville | ... | supervising dialogue editor |
| Matthew C. Beville | ... | sound effects editor |
| David V. Butler | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Guy Charbonneau | ... | audio recording facilites: Le Mobile |
| Stephanie Flack | ... | dialogue editor |
| Judee Flick | ... | supervising adr editor |
| Stephen Hunter Flick | ... | sound designer / sound supervisor |
| Alexandra Gonzales | ... | dialogue editor |
| Dana Gustafson | ... | foley editor |
| William Jacobs | ... | sound effects editor (as Bill Jacobs) |
| Christopher S.P. Jones | ... | cable person |
| Ryan Juggler | ... | assistant sound editor (as Ryan B. Juggler) |
| Andy Kopetzky | ... | sound editor |
| Samuel Lehmer | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Patricio A. Libenson | ... | sound effects editor (as Patricio Libenson) |
| Jay Meagher | ... | sound mixer |
| Jon Michaels | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Ryan Murphy | ... | sound recordist |
| Timothy Pearson | ... | foley artist |
| Randy Pease | ... | boom operator |
| Jeffrey Perkins | ... | supervising sound re-recording mixer |
| James Wright | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Peter Brown | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Jamie Hardt | ... | sound intern (uncredited) |
| Flavio Leocata | ... | assistant sound editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Michael H. Clark | ... | special effects technician |
| Gary Pilkinton | ... | special effects foreman |
| Robert Vazquez | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Barbara Vazquez | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Howard Anderson | ... | opticals |
| Peter Koczera | ... | senior digital artist |
| Nina Saxon | ... | main and end titles designed by |
Stunts
| Daniel W. Barringer | ... | stunts (as Dan Barringer) |
| Loyd Catlett | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Doug Coleman | ... | stunts |
| Hubie Kerns Jr. | ... | stunts (as Hubie Kerns) |
| Caryn Mower | ... | stunts: drowning girl in car |
| Ronnie Rondell Jr. | ... | stunts (as Ronnie Rondell) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Albert | ... | digital video assist operator |
| Alan Aldridge | ... | first assistant camera |
| Eric Bartsch | ... | key grip |
| Michael Bonsignore | ... | dolly grip |
| Frank Boone | ... | grip |
| Jack Cooperman | ... | underwater director of photography |
| Matt Doll | ... | key rigging grip (as Matthew Doll) |
| Kent Eanes | ... | still photographer |
| Max Fischer | ... | second assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Michael Flynn | ... | electrician |
| Matthew Haskins | ... | second assistant camera: "a" camera |
| Matthew Hawkins | ... | second assistant camera |
| Jennifer Hill | ... | camera loader |
| David Jackson | ... | electrician |
| Jay Kemp | ... | chief lighting technician |
| John Kimmer | ... | grip |
| Charles Laughon | ... | 24 frame video operator (as Chaz Laughon) |
| Greg Martin | ... | best boy grip |
| Gino Mifsud | ... | still photographer |
| Robert Spencer | ... | assistant chief lighting technician |
| Michael C. Stailey | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera (as Michael Stailey) |
| Henry Tirl | ... | camera operator: "a" camera / steadicam operator |
| Russell A. Wicks | ... | electrician (as Russell Wicks) |
| Tim Wicks | ... | grip |
| Christopher A. Thompson | ... | rigging electrician (uncredited) |
| Scooter Yancey | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Kate Hereford | ... | extras casting |
| Sandy Holt | ... | adr voice casting |
| Liz Marks | ... | casting: East Coast |
| Christy Pracht | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Carmen Tetzlaff | ... | casting associate |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Hannah Anderson | ... | costume: for Noah Fryrear provided by |
| Linda M. Boyland | ... | set costumer (as Linda Boyland) |
| Sister A. Daniels | ... | costume supervisor (as Sister Daniels) |
| Pamela Dennis | ... | gowns: and suits designer |
| Laura Downing | ... | set costumer |
| Catharine Incaprera | ... | key costumer |
| Jennifer Rizzo | ... | set costumer |
Location Management
| Susan Jones | ... | assistant location manager |
| Christopher Rock | ... | assistant locations |
| J. Bradley Smith | ... | location manager (as Bradley Smith) |
| Wade Whitman | ... | location assistant |
Music Department
| Ted Barela | ... | score recording crew |
| Charlie Bouis | ... | score recordist |
| Charlie Bouis | ... | assistant score recording engineer (as Charles Bouis) |
| Bruce Donnelly | ... | orchestrator |
| James Fahlgren | ... | score recording crew |
| Arlene Fishbach | ... | music consultant |
| Larry Groupé | ... | orchestrator |
| Richard A. Harrison | ... | music editor |
| David Sabee | ... | orchestra contractor |
| Seattlemusic | ... | score performed by |
| Armin Steiner | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
| Jason Taylor | ... | assistant score recording engineer |
| John Carrington | ... | musician: harp (uncredited) |
| Simon James | ... | music contractor (uncredited) |
| Frank Macchia | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karen Golden | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Arno Andrischok | ... | driver |
| Ken Arrington | ... | driver |
| Mike Barbour | ... | driver |
| Robie Dowdy | ... | driver |
| Brian Ellis | ... | driver |
| Bob Foster | ... | transportation coordinator (as Robert Foster) |
| Rob Foster | ... | driver |
| James L. Garrett | ... | driver (as James Garrett) |
| Hoot Gipson | ... | driver |
| Ted Glenn | ... | driver |
| Kris Golashesky | ... | driver |
| April H. Grantham | ... | driver (as April Grantham) |
| BJ Hallett | ... | driver |
| Bobby Jones | ... | driver / transportation captain |
| Albert Mitchell | ... | driver |
| Robert Lee Mitchell | ... | driver (as Lee Mitchell) |
| Shelly Newton | ... | driver |
| Gerald Nuckols | ... | driver (as Jerry Nuckols) |
| Riley Ordoyne | ... | driver |
| Tinker Pickens | ... | driver |
| Robert Proffitt | ... | driver |
| Ellis Pryor | ... | driver |
| Bobby Raikes | ... | driver |
| Steve Robison | ... | driver |
| Ted Robison | ... | transportation captain |
| Ronald Taylor | ... | driver |
| Darwin Witte | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Jacqueline Astbury | ... | stand-in |
| Veronique Bouedo | ... | production assistant |
| Lisa Brown | ... | assistant production coordinator |
| Andrew Carnwath | ... | production assistant |
| Cynthia Carpenter | ... | contracts: and escrows supervisor |
| Amanda Curry | ... | assistant accountant |
| John De Simio | ... | publicist |
| Judy Dickerson | ... | dialect coach: Gary Oldman |
| Jessica Driscoll | ... | production secretary |
| Meghan Driscoll | ... | assistant: Mr. Oldman |
| Andy Edmunds | ... | film commissioner |
| Michael E. Fajohn | ... | medic: Virginia |
| Dave Guertler | ... | stand-in: Christian Slater |
| Jim Hanna | ... | head chef |
| Nicola Hulme | ... | assistant: Mr. Bridges |
| William J. Immerman | ... | legal services: Kenoff & Machtinger |
| Jeff Juberget | ... | production assistant |
| Harriet Katz-Stevens | ... | post-production accountant |
| Victoria Lang | ... | set production assistant |
| Matt Lawford | ... | shortfall insurance |
| Sloane Lewis | ... | production assistant |
| Paula P. Manzanedo | ... | completion guarantor: Film Finances, Inc. (as Paula Manzanedo-Schmit) |
| Eric Mathis | ... | international sales agent: brazil |
| Amit Mehta | ... | assistant: Mr. Lurie |
| Diana M. Mendenhall | ... | production assistant |
| Steve Moore | ... | stand-in: Gary Oldman |
| Brian Murphy | ... | production assistant |
| Nathan Hutch Murray | ... | production assistant |
| Robin O'Dell | ... | stand-in: Joan Allen |
| Jeremy Roberts | ... | paymaster |
| Ken Roy | ... | representative: Central VA Film Office |
| Albert G. Ruben | ... | insurance |
| Gloria D. Ruiz | ... | legal services: Kenoff & Machtinger |
| Nina Saxon | ... | title designer: New Wave Entertainment |
| George Sweney | ... | production accountant |
| Rex M. Teese | ... | production assistant (as Rex Teese) |
| Carol Ann Thomas | ... | production coordinator |
| Yori Tondrowski | ... | production assistant |
| Dana Kristen Vahle | ... | helicopter pilot (as Dirk Vahle) |
| Ty Williams | ... | production assistant |
| Rob Coughlin | ... | gennyman (uncredited) |
| Dorian Issock | ... | film development (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Cinerenta Medienbeteiligungs KG (presents)
- Cinecontender (co-production)
- Battleground Productions (co-production)
- SE8 Group (in association with)
- Battlefield
- Dreamworks Pictures
Distributors
- DreamWorks Distribution (2000) (United States) (theatrical)
- Giant Pictures (2023) (United States) (video)
- Alfa Films (2001) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Belga Films (2001) (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Cinévia Films (2001) (France) (theatrical)
- Golden Scene (2001) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Helkon Filmverleih GmbH (2002) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Icon Film Distribution (2001) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Independent Films (2001) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Prooptiki (2001) (Greece) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2001) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (DVD)
- Argentina Video Home (2001) (Argentina) (VHS)
- Canvas (2016) (Belgium) (tv)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2002) (Germany) (DVD) (rental)
- Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (2003) (Germany) (DVD) (retail)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD)
- DreamWorks Home Entertainment (2001) (United States) (DVD) (VHS)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS) (rental)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2002) (Netherlands) (DVD) (VHS) (retail)
- Dutch FilmWorks (DFW) (2007) (Netherlands) (DVD)
- Giant Pictures (2024) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Icon Home Entertainment (2008) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Prooptiki Video (Greece) (DVD)
- Prooptiki Video (Greece) (VHS)
- Sherlock Media S.L. (Spain)
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (2010) (Germany) (DVD)
- Studio Hamburg Enterprises (2021) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- TF1 International (2001) (Non-US)
- Teleview International (2000) (Lebanon) (tv) (Middle East)
- Universal Studios Home Video (2001) (Canada) (DVD)
- Vértice 360 (2001) (Spain)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera cranes)
- Eagle Eye Digital Film (editing facilities)
- Energy Film (stock footage)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Hanna Brothers Film & Event Catering (catering)
- Le Mobile (audio recording facilities)
- Lightnin' Production Rentals (transportation equipment)
- LoopEase (loop group)
- Magic Film and Video Works (negative cutting)
- New Wave Entertainment (main title design)
- On-Set Digital (video assist equipment)
- Scarlet Letters (end titles)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A political thriller about Laine Hanson, a Senator who is nominated to become Vice President following the death of the previous office holder. During the confirmation process, Laine is the victim of a vicious attack on her personal life in which stories of sexual deviancy are spread. She is torn as to whether she should fight back, or stick to her high principles and refuse to comment on the allegations. Written by Ted Johnson |
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| Taglines | Sometimes you can assassinate a leader without firing a shot. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $20,000,000 (estimated) |
| Opening Weekend United States | $5,363,900, 15 Oct 2000 |
| Cumulative Worldwide Gross | $22,361,811 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Gary Oldman and co-producer Douglas Urbanski complained after the film was released that the film was changed from the more balanced script by DreamWorks Pictures to reflect the liberal politics of the studios head at DreamWorks (Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen). The English Oldman, who according to long-time business partner Urbanski is "the least political person I know", was simply contending this since he didn't enjoy how negatively his character was portrayed. DreamWorks vehemently denied tampering with the film. See more » |
| Goofs | Senator Hanson is seen jogging in what is undoubtedly meant to be Arlington National Cemetery. Jogging is not permitted in Arlington National Cemetery, and presumably a U.S. Senator would know better than to be seen disrespecting American veterans in such a way. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into The Contender: From the Cutting Room Floor (2001). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Ring Of Fire See more » |
| Crazy Credits | For our daughters See more » |
| Quotes |
Laine Hanson:
Principles only mean something when you stick to them when it's inconvenient. See more » |