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The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist

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The original play by Christopher Hampton, was adapted into this made-for-TV movie and it offers witty dialogue in the midst of remarkable conflict among its privileged characters.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

28 October 1975

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Ronald Pickup

Ronald Pickup

Philip

Helen Mirren

Helen Mirren

Celia

James Bolam

James Bolam

Don

Charles Gray

Charles Gray

Braham

Jacqueline Pearce

Jacqueline Pearce

Araminta

Colin Higgins

Colin Higgins

John

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