The Best Offer (2013)
A master of possession. A crime of obsession.
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.
Director: Giuseppe Tornatore
Genre: Drama, Romance, Crime
Runtime: 131 min
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Cast
- Geoffrey Rush - Virgil Oldman
- Jim Sturgess - Robert
- Sylvia Hoeks - Claire Ibbetson
- Donald Sutherland - Billy Whistler
- Maximilian Dirr - Virgil's Assistant
- Philip Jackson - Fred
- Dermot Crowley - Lambert
- Liya Kebede - Sarah
- Hannah Britland - Terri
- Brigitte Christensen - The Sister
Screenplay
Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Fabio Zamarion
Editing: Massimo Quaglia
Production: PACO Cinematografica, Business Location Sudtirol Alto Adige, Friuli Venezia Giulia Film Commission, UniCredit Group
Country: Italy
Language: English
Budget: $14M
Box Office: $19M
Original Language: it
Keywords
painting, auctioneer, confidence game, fine art, honey pot
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Best Offer about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Best Offer?
- The Best Offer was directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.
- Who stars in The Best Offer?
- The Best Offer stars Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Sylvia Hoeks, Donald Sutherland, Maximilian Dirr, Philip Jackson.
- How long is The Best Offer?
- The Best Offer has a runtime of 2h 11m (131 minutes).
- What genre is The Best Offer?
- The Best Offer is a Drama, Romance, Crime film.
- What is the budget of The Best Offer?
- The Best Offer had a budget of $14M.
- How much did The Best Offer gross?
- The Best Offer grossed $19M worldwide.
- Where was The Best Offer produced?
- The Best Offer was produced in Italy.