The Philanthropist

★ 8.0(1)19751h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Stuart Burge
Release date: 1975-10-28
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: BBC

About The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist is a 1975 movie in the TV Movie, Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Stuart Burge, starring Ronald Pickup, Helen Mirren and James Bolam. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Philanthropist in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Ronald Pickup

Philip

Helen Mirren

Celia

James Bolam

Don

Charles Gray

Braham

Jacqueline Pearce

Araminta

Colin Higgins

John

Themes & keywords

dinner partydramedystage adaptationuniversity town

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Philanthropist in United Kingdom?+

The Philanthropist is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Philanthropist on Netflix?+

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How long is The Philanthropist?+

The Philanthropist has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in The Philanthropist?+

The Philanthropist stars Ronald Pickup, Helen Mirren, James Bolam, Charles Gray and Jacqueline Pearce.

When did The Philanthropist come out?+

The Philanthropist is a 1975 movie directed by Stuart Burge.

What genre is The Philanthropist?+

The Philanthropist is TV Movie, Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed The Philanthropist?+

The Philanthropist was directed by Stuart Burge.