The Philanthropist (TV Series)
- Original title
- The Philanthropist
- Year
- 2009
- Running time
- 45 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
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Tom Fontana (Creator), Charlie Corwin (Creator), Jim Juvonen (Creator), Jonas Pate, Charles Beeson, Duane Clark, Ed Fraiman, Peter Horton, Andy Wilson, John Strickland
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- James Purefoy
- Neve Campbell
- Jesse L. Martin
- Michael K. Williams
- Krista Allen
- Lindy Booth
- James Albrecht
- Bonnie Henna
- Mark Pellegrino
- Karel Roden
- David Clennon
- Jonathan Adams
- Treva Etienne
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Genre
- TV Series. Drama. Action | Based on a true story
- Synopsis
- The title character, Teddy Rist (portrayed by James Purefoy), is a billionaire playboy haunted by the death of his only child. His life changes when he rescues a young boy during a hurricane in Nigeria. As a result, Rist begins using his fortune to personally change the lives of others. The Philanthropist is based loosely on the life of Bobby Sager.
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