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The Philanthropist

  • TV Series
  • 2009
  • TV-14
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
1.6K
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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 life is ... 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 ... 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. Spontaneous and impulsive, Rist and quickly decides to channel his passion, powe... Read all

  • Creators
    • Charlie Corwin
    • Tom Fontana
    • Jim Juvonen
  • Stars
    • James Purefoy
    • Neve Campbell
    • Michael Kenneth Williams
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    1.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Charlie Corwin
      • Tom Fontana
      • Jim Juvonen
    • Stars
      • James Purefoy
      • Neve Campbell
      • Michael Kenneth Williams
    • 21User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes8

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    • 2009
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    • Creators
      • Charlie Corwin
      • Tom Fontana
      • Jim Juvonen
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    10michael_cure

    Fantastic show...extraordinary production quality

    This show is incredibly well thought out and inspiring. I rate this as the best show on television, possibly ever. Certainly competitive with the HBO/BBC production of Rome and Purefoy is just as brilliant and engaging as Rist as he was as Mark Anthony. The show is inspirational and provocative. It incites lively discussions about current events in the positive light of what can be done to make the world a better place. The episodes cover all types of events and remind everyone that the biggest differences can be made by individuals who do what they can to help when the opportunity arises. The soundtrack/score is extraordinary and does a fantastic job of bringing emotions into many of the powerful scenes. I hope that this show will continue as it truly is worth watching.
    9Brandy-28

    Fanstatic Show

    When the first episode came on, I said to myself. This show is going to be a huge hit. This show is real. It's shows what a real person is capable of doing with his money, instead of spending it on Rodeo Drive or on another stupid car.

    I would rather see this show, instead of another stupid reality series, with half naked people run around a stupid island or a house, after the last bit of bread or whatever.

    I hope the network keeps this one. They probably won't. Network's usually get rid of really good shows and keep the garbage.

    It's great to see Jesse Martin back on television and something that shows his true talent. And the guy who plays Teddy Rist. He's just fantastic.
    10deborahbrancheau

    Help Us Save This Show!

    The Philanthropist is one of the best shows currently NOT on television. This show is a great example of how two different ideologies (for lack of a better word) – capitalism and philanthropy – can coexist and work together effectively. In fact, the show not only demonstrates philanthropy and giving of oneself but it also shares ideas about how to solve tough social and economic problems by encouraging job stability in war torn and poverty stricken areas. Name another TV show that does that.

    We need to keep this show on the air and that is why a number of supporters of the show have started a cause on Facebook called "Save the Philanthropist through Charity". You have to search for us through the Causes application on Facebook, not the regular Facebook search box. With the support of fans, we know we can convince NBC to reverse their decision to cancel the show.
    10josephineanderson11

    I hope the show stays.

    I hope the show stays on air,it offers insight to some of the issues happening in the world today.James is very good on the eyes and the other cast members just fit perfectly. I truly love the story line it encourages me to read more issues on the internet concerning other countries. I enjoy the race issue the show deals with and I feel its goes beyond dealing with class and status its more about the issue within that particular environment he has gotten into. I have told others about the show because I was worried that the show might get the ax if people did not watch and most people are looking for laughter but some people like me truly enjoy shows that has meaning.
    9wvmilkman

    Return or Cancellation?

    I really liked this show. I only recently watched the last couple of shows that I had missed online. I'll admit that the main reason I tuned in in the first place was out of curiosity because I liked James Purefoy in "Rome." While it would be nice to see the show return (even if it's only a summertime thing), it probably won't, because I know the networks. Every time they come up with a new & interesting concept for a TV show, they promptly cancel it in favor of the same, tired old recycled garbage they they've been spitting out for decades.

    I've tried searching for info on it, but I can't locate any info about it on the web. So I'll just assume that the network killed it and move on...

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    • Trivia
      Inspired by the hands-on philanthropy of Bobby Sager.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Séries express: Episode #2.45 (2009)

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    • Release date
      • January 27, 2009 (Czech Republic)
    • 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
      • 1h(60 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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