Money is something that is present in everyone's life. Some people take it as a necessary evil, others complain that there is never enough of it, and others perceive life as a challenge, how to earn as much of it as possible. Regardless of which one you fall into, you can agree that the world of financiers is full of dramatic stories, ingenuity, risks, success, greed and much more, which makes for unforgettable movie stories. Here are 8 films you must watch if you want to get a peek into the world of financiers.
1. The big short
Comedy drama The big short the director Adam McKay will explain to you in a fun way what actually happened in 2008, i.e. why the world suddenly went into financial crisis. A story based on a book Michael Lewis, follows online retailers, who are the first to realize how unstable the housing market is and what will happen when people can no longer repay their loans.
The film is full of well-known acting names, and they appear in the main roles Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.
2. Barbarians at the gate
The movie he directed Glen Jordan, is a great choice if you want to get into the world of cinema in 90s of the last century. The story shows the immeasurable greed CEO of a large American company RJR Nabisco, who decides to buy the company, and for that he has to to compete with other companies, whereby he does not choose the funds.
They are in the main roles Jared Harris, Lee Pace and Lou Lobell.
3. Glengarry Glen Ross
To greed, which does not choose the means, you can also witness in the director's drama James Foley's Glengarry Glen Ross. The film is an adaptation of the play of the same name David Mamet, and the story is set in real estate world, in which salespeople have everything but morals and compassion.
Renowned actors such as Alec Baldwin, Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon and Kevin Spacey with a superb performance, they show how people are affected by this type of service, pressures from superiors and covert tactics and scams.
4. American psycho
Thriller American Psycho due to the excellent acting and the incredible story that will not leave you cold, it ranks among movie classics. Adaptation of the novel Bret Easton Ellis is placed in the elite world of financiers, where a rich banker hides a dark secret.
He performs in the main role Christian Bale, and in the film you can also admire actors such as Jared Leto, Josh Lucas and Samantha Mathis.
5. Rogue Trader
Drama the director by James Dearden focuses on the life of a former financial broker Nick Leeson, who was responsible for collapse the second oldest bank in the world. Leeson was considered a rising star in the banking market, but only until the world learned that hid huge losses and thus caused one of the greatest scandals.
Critics hailed the film as a decent fun, but also considered excellent lesson for all financial intermediaries. You can admire in the main roles Ewan McGregor and Anna Friel.
6. Trading Places
Trading places or in Slovenian translation Wheel of Fortune it is comedy, which is perfect for anyone who is nostalgic for 80s of the last century. Director John Landis tells the story of a poor man to a street vendor and stockbroker from the upper class who all of a sudden they switch roles.
The main players are Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy and Ralph Bellamy, and critics described their performance as superb.
7. The Wolf of Wall Street
Of course, when listing films that focus on the world of finance, we did not forget one of the most famous- The Wolf of Wall Street. The movie he directed Martin Scorsese, tells the true story of a former stockbroker Jordan Belfort, who achieved indescribable wealth with the help of illegal tactics and of course your own charisma.
In the role of Belfort, you can admire Leonardo DiCaprio, and they also appear in the film Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey and a Slovenian woman Katarina Chas.
8. Wall Street
Wall Street, which he directed Oliver Stone, is considered a must-see for anyone venturing into the world of finance. The drama tells the story of a young and impatient man stock broker, who is ready to do anything on the way to the top. This includes, among other things insider trading, which puts not only him, but also his family in danger.
The leading roles are played by well-known actors Charlie Sheen, Tamara Tunie and Franklin Cover. If you like the movie, you can also watch its sequel with the title Wall Street: Money never sleeps.
