10 Films en Series Zoals Small Group

Beschreibung: A classic exploration of corporate greed and the moral compromises made in the pursuit of wealth, centered around a young stockbroker who becomes entangled with a ruthless corporate raider.

Fakt: The famous 'Greed is good' speech was ad-libbed by Michael Douglas and became one of the most iconic lines in film history.

Beschreibung: A sharp, dialogue-driven drama about the cutthroat world of real estate sales, where desperation and pressure lead to unethical behavior and moral decay.

Fakt: The film was adapted from a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by David Mamet, and much of the original Broadway cast reprised their roles.

Beschreibung: A gripping tale of ambition and greed in the world of stockbrokers, focusing on a young recruit who gets caught up in a fraudulent pump-and-dump scheme.

Fakt: The film was inspired by real-life boiler room operations and the infamous Jordan Belfort, who later became the subject of 'The Wolf of Wall Street'.

Beschreibung: An inspiring story of perseverance and determination in the face of financial hardship, focusing on a struggling salesman who becomes a successful stockbroker.

Fakt: The film is based on the true story of Chris Gardner, whose memoir inspired the screenplay.

Beschreibung: A wild, fast-paced depiction of excess and corruption in the financial world, following the rise and fall of a stockbroker who indulges in every vice imaginable.

Fakt: The film holds the record for the most uses of the word 'fuck' in a non-documentary film, with over 500 instances.

Beschreibung: A sports drama with a financial twist, showcasing how data and analytics can revolutionize an industry, in this case, baseball, by challenging traditional methods.

Fakt: The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Brad Pitt.

Beschreibung: The film explores the complexities of the financial world, focusing on the 2008 financial crisis. It uses a mix of dark humor and sharp storytelling to demystify high finance, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Fakt: The film features cameos by celebrities like Selena Gomez and Anthony Bourdain to explain complex financial concepts in simple terms.

Beschreibung: A tense drama set over a 24-hour period at a fictional investment bank during the early stages of the financial crisis. It delves into the moral dilemmas faced by employees as they navigate the impending collapse.

Fakt: The film was shot in just 17 days, and much of the dialogue was improvised by the actors.

Beschreibung: A thriller about a hedge fund magnate who tries to cover up a fatal mistake while dealing with personal and professional crises, highlighting the fragility of success in high finance.

Fakt: Richard Gere's performance was praised for its nuance, and the film marked a comeback for him in leading roles.

Beschreibung: A rare female-led financial thriller that examines the challenges women face in the male-dominated world of investment banking, blending personal and professional struggles.

Fakt: The film was produced by an all-female team, and much of the script was based on interviews with women in finance.