The Benefactor

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The Benefactor

"His help comes at a price."

2015

1h 30m

4.9(244 votes)

Drama

Overview

A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.

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Cast & Crew

34 members

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Richard Gere

Franny

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Dakota Fanning

Olivia

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Theo James

Luke

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Dylan Baker

Bobby

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Cheryl Hines

Mia

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Brian Anthony Wilson

Jesse

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Justin Goncalves

Javier

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Dennisha Pratt

Sharon

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Matthew Daisher

Toby

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Michael Daisher

Toby

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Roy James Wilson

Charlie

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Clarke Peters

Dr. Romano

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Robert Kelly

Older Man

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Jeffrey Mowery

Clerk

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Matt Myers

Bathroom Attendant

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Edward Rendell

Mayor

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Lyssa Roberts

Molly

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Tibor Feldman

Sam

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Erica Cho

Doctor

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Garrett Ching

Security Guard

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Jayson Ward Williams

Resident

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Ian Bonner

Cliff (uncredited)

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Derrick T. Lewis

Bouncer (uncredited)

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Rory Ogden

Playing Child (uncredited)

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Marc Bicking

Doctor (uncredited)

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Jennifer Butler

Gala Staff Member (uncredited)

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Kelly Buterbaugh

Shot Girl (uncredited)

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Megan Rose

Waitstaff (uncredited)

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Kimberly Villanova

Maternity Nurse (uncredited)

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Dennis Lauricella

ER Patient (uncredited)

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Mihir Pathak

ER Doctor (uncredited)

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Gregory Brown

Franny's Friend (uncredited)

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Ryan Shank

Bartender (uncredited)

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Sean Zerbe

Bad Kid (uncredited)

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