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The Best Offer

The Best Offer

A master of possession. A crime of obsession.

20137.82h 11mR

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.

Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore
Written by Giuseppe Tornatore
Produced by Isabella Cocuzza, Arturo Paglia
Box OfficeBudget: $13.5MRevenue: $19.3M

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Top Cast

Geoffrey Rush

Geoffrey Rush

Virgil Oldman

Jim Sturgess

Jim Sturgess

Robert

Sylvia Hoeks

Sylvia Hoeks

Claire Ibbetson

Donald Sutherland

Donald Sutherland

Billy Whistler

Maximilian Dirr

Maximilian Dirr

Virgil's Assistant

Philip Jackson

Philip Jackson

Fred

Dermot Crowley

Dermot Crowley

Lambert

Liya Kebede

Liya Kebede

Sarah

Hannah Britland

Hannah Britland

Terri

Brigitte Christensen

Brigitte Christensen

The Sister

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Themes & Keywords

paintingauctioneerconfidence gamefine arthoney pot

About The Best Offer

The Best Offer is a drama, romance, crime film released in 2013 exploring themes of painting, auctioneer, confidence game, fine art, honey pot. Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, it stars Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Sylvia Hoeks. 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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