The Contender only stars female actors.
Jeffrey Leon Bridges ( born December 4 , 1949 ) is an American actor , singer , and producer . He comes from a prominent acting family and appeared on the television series Sea Hunt ( 1958 -- 60 ) , with his father , Lloyd Bridges and brother , Beau Bridges . The Contender (2000 film) . It stars Gary Oldman , Joan Allen , Jeff Bridges and Christian Slater .