Discover
When the Vice President unexpectedly dies, the President nominates a female senator to replace him. However, partisan politics looks to derail her confirmation by bringing to light her sexual history that has been uncovered. The Senator faces a decision to withdraw her nomination or answer the allegations.
Original Release
10/13/2000
US Release
10/13/2000
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Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gary Oldman | Shelly Runyon |
| Joan Allen | Laine Hanson |
| Jeff Bridges | President Jackson Evans |
| Christian Slater | Reginald Webster |
| Sam Elliott | Kermit Newman |
| William Petersen | Jack Hathaway |
| Saul Rubinek | Jerry Tolliver |
| Philip Baker Hall | Oscar Billings |
| Mike Binder | Lewis Hollis |
| Robin Thomas | William Hanson |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Gary Oldman | Shelly Runyon |
| Joan Allen | Laine Hanson |
| Jeff Bridges | President Jackson Evans |
| Christian Slater | Reginald Webster |
| Sam Elliott | Kermit Newman |
| William Petersen | Jack Hathaway |
| Saul Rubinek | Jerry Tolliver |
| Philip Baker Hall | Oscar Billings |
| Mike Binder | Lewis Hollis |
| Robin Thomas | William Hanson |
| Mariel Hemingway | Cynthia Charlton Lee / Cynthia Lee |
| Kathryn Morris | Paige Willomina |
| Kristen Shaw | Fiona Hathaway |
| Douglas Urbanski | Makerowitz |
| Noah Fryrear | Timmy |
| Angelica Page | Dierdra |
| Joseph Lyle Taylor | Paul Smith |
| Kevin Geer | Congressman Skakle |
| Doug Roberts | Congressman Harding |
| Bev Appleton | Congressman Marshall |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Gary Oldman | Executive Producer |
| Rainer Bienger | Executive Producer |
| Maurice Leblond | Executive Producer |
| Douglas Urbanski | Producer |
| Stephanie Antosca | Producer |
| Willi Bär | Producer |
| Steve Loglisci | Producer |
| Scott Shiffman | Producer |
| James Spies | Producer |
| Marc Frydman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2001 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 2001 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2001 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 2001 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Nominated |
