The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist

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The Philanthropist

1975

1h 30m

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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

Cast & Crew

6 members

Acting

Ronald Pickup

Philip

Ronald Pickup

Acting

Helen Mirren

Celia

Helen Mirren

Acting

James Bolam

Don

James Bolam

Acting

Charles Gray

Braham

Charles Gray

Acting

Jacqueline Pearce

Araminta

Jacqueline Pearce

Acting

Colin Higgins

John

Colin Higgins

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