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  1. Movies
  2. The Beneficiary

The Beneficiary

1997
12m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1997

Runtime

12m

Storyline

Accountant Leonard Dunbar's Monday appointment shows up right on time, 4:15 PM. She is Helen Desareé, who's dressed and looks fit to kill. She asks Dunbar to go through her recently-deceased mother's papers and arrange for the transfer of any and all assets to herself, the sole beneficiary. Helen returns on Wednesday at 4:15 PM for a progress report and again on Friday, same time, to sign whatever is necessary. During the week, Dunbar makes an extraordinary discovery about the death of Alice Desareé. What will he do with his knowledge?

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
12m
Nov 14, 1997
Languages
English
Director
Graeme Burfoot

Top Cast

2 Cast Members

Barry Otto

Barry Otto

Leonard Dunbar

Helene Joy

Helene Joy

Helen Desareé

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