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The Best Offer
A master of possession. A crime of obsession.
Genres
DramaRomanceCrime
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.
Details
Budget
$13500000
Revenue
$19255873
Runtime
131 min
Release Date
2013-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
2901
Vote Average
7.823
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Geoffrey Rush
Virgil Oldman
Jim Sturgess
Robert
Sylvia Hoeks
Claire
Donald Sutherland
Billy
Maximilian Dirr
Virgil's Assistant
Philip Jackson
Fred
Dermot Crowley
Lambert
Liya Kebede
Sarah
Hannah Britland
Terri
Brigitte Christensen
The Sister
Kiruna Stamell
Girl in the Bar
Caterina Capodilista
Young Woman
Gen Seto
Housekeeper
Klaus Tauber
Virgil's Assistant #1
Laurence Belgrave
Virgil's Assistant #3
Sean Buchanan
Virgil's Assistant #4
John Benfield
Barman
Amanda Walker
Owner
Miles Richardson
Steirereck Maitre
Rita Davies
Mrs. Derain
Jun Ichikawa
Woman in Restaurant
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