The Contender. Screenplay by Rod Lurie

Los Angeles: DreamWorks Pictures, 2000. First Edition. Specially printed for distribution to members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences in consideration for nomination of the Best Screenplay. 114 page shooting script for the film, The Contender, written and directed by Rod Lurie, starring Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Sam Elliott, and William L. Petersen. Bradbound in printed studio wrappers. Fine copy. A provocative story of political and social intrigue in which a female senator (Allen) is nominated to become (truncated) Vice President following the death of the previous office holder, and during the confirmation process, has her past exploited resulting in her values and moral authority being called into question. The film received several Oscar nominations, including Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Jeff Bridges) and Best Actress in a Leading Role (Joan Allen). (Inventory #: 16305E)