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The Philanthropist

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The Philanthropist

1975

1h 30m

8.0(1 votes)

TV Movie

Drama

Comedy

Overview

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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BBC

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Cast & crew

6 featured cast members

Starring

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

Creative team

Directed by: Stuart Burge
Written by: Christopher Hampton
Produced by: Cedric Messina

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