The Wager

The Wager

The Wager

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The Wager

"Faith is found when tested."

2007

1h 22m

4.4(7 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

Randy Travis

Michael Steele

Randy Travis

Acting

Nancy Stafford

Annie Steele

Nancy Stafford

Acting

Candace Cameron Bure

Cassandra

Candace Cameron Bure

Acting

Kelly Overton

Tessa

Kelly Overton

Acting

David A.R. White

Tom

David A.R. White

Acting

Collette Wolfe

Reporter

Collette Wolfe

Acting

Andrea Logan White

Sara

Andrea Logan White

Acting

James Molina

George G

James Molina

Acting

Doug Jones

Peter Barrett

Doug Jones

Acting

Brad Heller

Reporter #1

Brad Heller

Acting

Carey Scott

Lawyer

Carey Scott

Acting

Nancy Valen

Tanya Steele

Nancy Valen

Acting

Bronson Pinchot

Colin Buchansn

Bronson Pinchot

Acting

John Hagee

Self

John Hagee

Acting

D. David Morin

Pastor

D. David Morin

Acting

Riley McCann

Charlie

No Image

Acting

Rich Hutchman

Tobias

Rich Hutchman

Acting

Kass Connors

Joseph

Kass Connors

Acting

John Gilbert

Detective

John Gilbert

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