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The Offer
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About 2022 biographical drama miniseries
Genres biographical, drama
Created by Michael Tolkin
Written by Michael Tolkin
Starring Giovanni Ribisi, Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Matthew Goode, Colin Hanks, Dan Fogler, Burn Gorman
Length 10 episodes
Network Paramount+
Country United States
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