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A master of possession. A crime of obsession. - The Best Offer
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Title: The Best Offer

Release Date: 1 Jan 2013

Runtime: 2h 11m

Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime

Director: Regione Lazio, PACO Cinematografica, Business Location Sudtirol Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission, UniCredit Group

Production Companies: Regione Lazio, PACO Cinematografica, Business Location Sudtirol Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission, UniCredit Group

Overview: Virgil Oldman is a world renowned antiques expert and auctioneer. An eccentric genius, he leads a solitary life, going to extreme lengths to keep his distance from the messiness of human relationships. When appointed by the beautiful but emotionally damaged Claire to oversee the valuation and sale of her family’s priceless art collection, Virgil allows himself to form an attachment to her – and soon he is engulfed by a passion which will rock his bland existence to the core.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.8 (2846 votes)

Cast

  • Virgil Oldman: Geoffrey Rush
  • Robert: Jim Sturgess
  • Claire: Sylvia Hoeks
  • Billy: Donald Sutherland
  • Virgil's Assistant: Maximilian Dirr
  • Fred: Philip Jackson
  • Lambert: Dermot Crowley
  • Sarah: Liya Kebede
  • Terri: Hannah Britland
  • The Sister: Brigitte Christensen
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