The American president (Jeff Bridges) has chosen senator Laine Hanson (Joan Allen) to succeed the recently deceased vice president. Not everyone is happy with this choice. While the president tries to get her appointment, several political leaders led by the cunning senator Runyon (Gary Oldman) devise a plan to assassinate Laine Hanson. Not with bullets, but with secrets from the past. Joan Allen and Jeff Bridges were both nominated for an Oscar for their excellent performances in this exciting and razor-sharp political thriller.
Starring Gary Oldman, Joan Allen, Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater & Sam Elliott
