The Giving

The Giving

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The Giving

1992

1h 40m

7.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A successful young businessman pays $10, 000 at a charity auction to work for a day in a soup kitchen, and becomes obsessed with the plight of the homeless.

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5 members

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Kevin Kildow

Jeremiah Pollock

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Lee Hampton

Gregor

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Satya Cyprian

Tiffany

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Kellie A. McKuen

Ashley

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Gail L. Green

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