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The Philanthropist

  • TV Series
  • 20092009
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
1.5K
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The Philanthropist (2009)
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"""The Philanthropist"" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante/philanthropist. James Purefoy (""Rome"") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose lif... Read all"""The Philanthropist"" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante/philanthropist. James Purefoy (""Rome"") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in the Nigerian town he... Read all"""The Philanthropist"" chronicles the heroic adventures of a billionaire playboy-turned-vigilante/philanthropist. James Purefoy (""Rome"") stars as Teddy Rist, a successful tycoon whose life is forever changed after rescuing a young boy during a hurricane in the Nigerian town he was visiting. Rist is spontaneous and impulsive and quickly decides to channel his passio... Read all
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7.4/10
1.5K
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  • Creators
    • Charlie Corwin
    • Tom Fontana
    • Jim Juvonen
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Neve Campbell
    • Michael Kenneth Williams
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  • Creators
    • Charlie Corwin
    • Tom Fontana
    • Jim Juvonen
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Neve Campbell
    • Michael Kenneth Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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  • Episodes8

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    James Purefoy
    James Purefoy
    • Teddy Ristas Teddy Rist
    8 episodes8 eps • 2009
    Neve Campbell
    Neve Campbell
    • Olivia Maidstoneas Olivia Maidstone
    8 episodes8 eps • 2009
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    Michael Kenneth Williams
    • Dax Vahagnas Dax Vahagn
    8 episodes8 eps • 2009
    Lindy Booth
    Lindy Booth
    • A.J.as A.J.…
    8 episodes8 eps • 2009
    Jesse L. Martin
    Jesse L. Martin
    • Philip Maidstoneas Philip Maidstone
    8 episodes8 eps • 2009
    James Albrecht
    • Gerard Kimas Gerard Kim
    6 episodes6 eps • 2009
    Bonnie Mbuli
    Bonnie Mbuli
    • Chima Baloas Chima Balo
    4 episodes4 eps • 2009
    Krista Allen
    Krista Allen
    • Julia Ristas Julia Rist
    3 episodes3 eps • 2009
    Dominique McElligott
    Dominique McElligott
    • Bella Olazabalas Bella Olazabal
    3 episodes3 eps • 2009
    Treva Etienne
    Treva Etienne
    • The Dealeras The Dealer
    2 episodes2 eps • 2009
    Jonathan Adams
    Jonathan Adams1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Mark Pellegrino
    Mark Pellegrino
    • Walter Kerabatsosas Walter Kerabatsos
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    David Clennon
    David Clennon
    • Duaneas Duane
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Karel Roden
    Karel Roden
    • Bayonneas Bayonne…
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Visar Vishka
    Visar Vishka
    • Imam Hassanas Imam Hassan
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Jesse Lee Soffer
    Jesse Lee Soffer
    • Dean Fitzsimmonsas Dean Fitzsimmons
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Nick Chinlund
    Nick Chinlund
    • Rayburnas Rayburn
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson
    • Yves Moehringeras Yves Moehringer
    1 episode1 ep • 2009
    • Creators
      • Charlie Corwin
      • Tom Fontana
      • Jim Juvonen
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    • Trivia
      Inspired by the hands-on philanthropy of Bobby Sager.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Séries express: Episode #2.45 (2009)

    User reviews21

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    9/10
    Another potential winner that will probably be scrapped
    I was surprised that some people think this show is a dog and deserves to be scrapped, that the scripts are unrealistic and this stuff could never happen in the real world. I think they are missing the point. Ask yourself this: How many dramas or any type of show can you name, in television land, that even mention philanthropy? How many promote giving of oneself? How many shows inspire the normally uninspired masses to even think about what goes on outside of our fantasy land of the U.S.A.?

    Sure, this show has unrealistic plots, portrays a myopic view of world issues, has obvious product placement, and other faults but that is what pays the bills. Without these things this show would never had been made or even hit the airwaves and if it changes the life of even one person, especially one from the class of nouveau riche, it will have done a service to humanity. Sure it is flawed but there is enough truth to it to bring people back and maybe change their lives. It is all about the message, not the messenger. I do so hope NBC will let this one live.
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    • Nov 7, 2009

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    • Release date
      • June 24, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Czech Republic
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El filántropo
    • Filming locations
      • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Carnival Film & Television
      • Stillking Films
      • The Levinson / Fontana Company
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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