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The Philanthropist

The Philanthropist

Description: 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 philanthropist, using his vast resources to help people in need.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Year Released: 2009
Number of seasons: 1
Number of episodes: 8
First episode air date: June 24, 2009
Network: NBC
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