Margin Call
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Margin Call

Follows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.

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Margin Call (2011) is a gripping financial thriller that exposes the dark underbelly of Wall Street. Set during the 2008 financial crisis, the movie follows the events at a respected investment firm as it begins downsizing.

When the head of the risk management division is let go, his protégé discovers a major analysis that reveals the company's impending financial disaster. Filled with panic, he desperately contacts his colleagues, igniting a night of chaos and deceit as senior management work to hide the imminent catastrophe.

As the night progresses, a handful of conscientious employees find themselves dragged into the unethical world of corporate greed. They are forced to make difficult decisions to protect themselves and the company, blurring the lines between right and wrong.

Margin Call delves deep into the high-pressure environment of the financial industry, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by those who work on Wall Street. It offers an inside look at the chaotic world of big business during a crisis and the lengths individuals will go to in order to protect their own interests.

With its stellar cast, including Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci, and Jeremy Irons, Margin Call delivers a powerful and thought-provoking story that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. This gripping film serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of unchecked corporate power and the ethical compromises that can be made in pursuit of financial gain.

*Please note that this summary does not disclose specific plot twists or spoilers.

Also Known As:

Margin Call

Release Date:

29 Sep 2011

Writers:

J.C. Chandor

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 8 wins & 24 nominations total

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