The Contenders
The Contenders
1993, English. Directed by Tobias Meinecke.
Eastern European immigrants and childhood friends vow to watch out for each other as they pursue success in the cutthroat world of New York film and theatre. But when against all odds opportunity arises, one questions the qualifications of his friend.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 23 April 1993
- Country
- Canada, Germany, United States of America
- Written by
- Tobias Meinecke
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The Contenders runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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The Contenders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 April 1993. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Contenders?
If you liked The Contenders, try Barbarians at the Gate, Alley Cats Strike, Somewhere in Queens.
Who directed The Contenders?
The Contenders (1993) was directed by Tobias Meinecke and stars Davide Manuli, Tom Gallop, Jon Polito.