The Wager

Jun 14, 2007

1h 22m

★ 4.4

Faith is found when tested.

Overview

An actor at the pinnacle of his Hollywood career finds himself buckling to temptation after he accepts the lead in a classic tale of good versus evil. Michael Steele has just been nominated for Best Actor at the Academy Awards. In the wake of that announcement, Michael is cast in what may be the role of a lifetime. He's set to play the lead in an incredible story of monumental conflict, but will all of the swirling gossip around Michael cause him to stumble on the path of righteousness? His marriage is in jeopardy and his career is on the line. This man who has always tried to do the right thing must find the courage and conviction needed to set his life straight.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Blazing Sun Productions

Pure Flix Entertainment

The Wager Trailers

Cast

Michael Steele

Randy Travis

Annie Steele

Nancy Stafford

Cassandra

Candace Cameron Bure

Tessa

Kelly Overton

Tom

David A.R. White

Reporter

Collette Wolfe

Sara

Andrea Logan White

George G

James Molina

Peter Barrett

Doug Jones

Reporter #1

Brad Heller

Lawyer

Carey Scott

Tanya Steele

Nancy Valen

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