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The Wager
The Wager

The Wager

Faith is found when tested.

Genres

Drama

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An actor at the pinnacle of his Hollywood career finds himself buckling to temptation after he accepts the lead in a classic tale of good versus evil. Michael Steele has just been nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. In the wake of that announcement, Michael is cast in what may be the role of a lifetime. He's set to play the lead in an incredible story of monumental conflict, but will all of the swirling gossip around Michael cause him to stumble on the path of righteousness? His marriage is in jeopardy and his career is on the line. This man who has always tried to do the right thing must find the courage and conviction needed to set his life straight.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

82 mins

Rating

4.429/10

Release Date

14 June 2007

Country

United States of America

Cast

Randy Travis

Randy Travis

Michael Steele

Nancy Stafford

Nancy Stafford

Annie Steele

Candace Cameron Bure

Candace Cameron Bure

Cassandra

Kelly Overton

Kelly Overton

Tessa

David A.R. White

David A.R. White

Tom

Collette Wolfe

Collette Wolfe

Reporter

Andrea Logan White

Andrea Logan White

Sara

James Molina

James Molina

George G

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

Peter Barrett

Brad Heller

Brad Heller

Reporter #1

Carey Scott

Carey Scott

Lawyer

Nancy Valen

Nancy Valen

Tanya Steele

Bronson Pinchot

Bronson Pinchot

Colin Buchansn

John Hagee

John Hagee

Self

D. David Morin

D. David Morin

Pastor

Riley McCann

Riley McCann

Charlie

Rich Hutchman

Rich Hutchman

Tobias

Kass Connors

Kass Connors

Joseph

John Gilbert

John Gilbert

Detective

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