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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, power, and money into helping those in need.
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- 2009-06-24
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- 60
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.
A TV show about a billionaire who becomes a vigilante philanthropist after losing his son. Read critics' reviews and ratings for the first season of The Philanthropist, starring James Purefoy and Neve Campbell.
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- June 24, 2009
- James Purefoy
S1.E1 ∙ Pilot. Wed, Jun 24, 2009. In the Series Premiere, 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. 7.7/10 (99) Rate. Watch options.
The Philanthropist is a limited summer series about a billionaire who helps people in need around the world. It was filmed in South Africa and canceled by NBC after eight episodes.
After the death of his only child, hedonistic billionaire Teddy Rist experiences an epiphany when he rescues a boy during a hurricane in Nigeria, and he reinvents himself as a vigilante ...
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The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 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.
