The Philanthropist

1975•1h 30m

TV MovieDramaComedy

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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Production

BBC

Language

Status

Released

Release Date

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Cast

Ronald Pickup

Philip

Helen Mirren

Celia

James Bolam

Don

Charles Gray

Braham

Jacqueline Pearce

Araminta

Colin Higgins

John

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