Adapted from Michael Lewis' nonfiction book "The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine," this film follows traders who recognised the housing bubble that led to the 2007-2008 financial crisis.
Centered on the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco, this 1993 TV movie is inspired by Bryan Burrough and John Helyar's 1989 book of the same name.
A sequel to Wall Street, the movie revolves around the 2008 financial crisis. Gordon Gekko was behind bars for insider trading and securities fraud. Now out again, he is trying to build his empire once more.
Highlighting the avarice and unethical tactics prevalent in financial product sales roles, this movie provides a glimpse into the challenges faced by those in the field.
Based on true events, this film recounts the story of Nick Leeson, a trader responsible for the downfall of Barings Bank, one of the world's oldest merchant banks.
Revealing the shocking truth behind the California energy crisis of 2001, this documentary exposes Enron traders orchestration of the crisis.
This finance-focused movie delves into the Stratton Oakmont brokerage firm's pump and dump scheme, which played a role in launching the IPOs of major public companies in the late 1980s and 1990s.
Serving as a cautionary tale for new stock market investors, this film underscores the importance of investing in reputable companies based on solid fundamentals.
Offering a stark portrayal of the risky decisions taken by major banks leading up to the 2008 financial crisis, this film doesn't hold back its criticism.
Originally intended to depict the opulence and indulgence tied to finance, this movie remains influential as a recruitment tool for traders, brokers, analysts, and bankers nearly three decades after its release.
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