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A TV series starring James Purefoy as Teddy Rist, a billionaire playboy who becomes a philanthropist and a vigilante after rescuing a boy in Nigeria. The series follows his adventures and challenges in different countries and cultures, inspired by the real-life philanthropy of Bobby Sager.
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- 2009-06-24
- Action, Adventure, Drama
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The Philanthropist is an American action drama television series that aired on NBC from June 24 to August 12, 2009. The program was a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks.
The Philanthropist is a modern adaptation of Moliere's The Misanthrope, featuring a university professor who struggles with life and love. The play follows his misadventures and encounters with various characters, from an assassination to a suicide, in 1970s England.
A TV show about a billionaire who becomes a vigilante philanthropist after losing his son. Read critics' reviews and watch the trailer of this action-drama series starring James Purefoy.
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- June 24, 2009
- James Purefoy
Jan 5, 2010 · Join James Purefoy (Rome), Neve Campbell (Burn Up, Party of Five), and Jesse L. Martin (Law & Order) in eight inspiring episodes about a vigilante philanthropist who– after a tragic personal loss– decides to use his money and power to help people in need.
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- DVD
- English
The Philanthropist, starring James Purefoy (Rome), follows the heroic adventures of Teddy Rist; billionaire playboy turned vigilante philanthropist taking him across the globe from Haiti to Myanmar, Kashmir, Paris, Kosovo and San Diego but the story starts off in Nigeria...
Series Premiere Wednesday, June 24th 10/9c ON NBC!Filmed in South Africa, Mozambique and Prague, "The Philanthropist," starring James Purefoy ("Rome"), is an...
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- partyofneve
