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The Benefactor
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The Benefactor

2015-12-23 · 90 min · ★ 4.9

Drama

A newly married couple are forced to navigate the all-consuming interest of a powerful, mysterious, and possessive philanthropist.

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Directors
Andrew Renzi
Production companies
Audax Films, Celerity Pictures, Follow Through Productions, Magnolia Entertainment, Soaring Flight Productions, TideRock Media, Treehouse Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,159,380

Top Cast

Richard GereRichard GereFranny
Dakota FanningDakota FanningOlivia
Theo JamesTheo JamesLuke
Dylan BakerDylan BakerBobby
Cheryl HinesCheryl HinesMia
Brian Anthony WilsonBrian Anthony WilsonJesse
Justin GoncalvesJavier
Dennisha PrattDennisha PrattSharon
Matthew DaisherToby
Michael DaisherToby
Roy James WilsonRoy James WilsonCharlie
Clarke PetersClarke PetersDr. Romano
Robert KellyOlder Man
Jeffrey MoweryClerk
Matt MyersBathroom Attendant
Edward RendellEdward RendellMayor
Lyssa RobertsLyssa RobertsMolly
Tibor FeldmanTibor FeldmanSam
Erica ChoErica ChoDoctor
Garrett ChingSecurity Guard

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