Follows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.Follows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.Follows the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis.
- Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 8 wins & 24 nominations total
Peter Kim
- Timothy Singh
- (as Peter Y. Kim)
Grace Gummer
- Lucy
- (scenes deleted)
Oberon K.A. Adjepong
- Coffee Guy
- (as Oberon K. Adjepong)
- Director
- Writer
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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- TriviaThe film was shot in 17 days.
- GoofsEric Dale (Stanley Tucci) makes a mathematical error when he talks about how much time is saved by people using the bridge he built. He says 559,020 days are saved, but the correct number is 5,590,200.
- Crazy creditsSeveral names are listed as the "Jeremy Irons Visa Miracle Team" who were able to get Irons into the US to film his scenes in New York City.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.13 (2011)
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Fantastic film, but not for everyone.
It's difficult to review Margin Call. Those of us who were close to the events of 2008 will find something personal in the story-telling. Others may see it as more examples of greed and hubris. In any case, the following observations apply to both groups.
The performances are top notch. Everyone from Zachary Quinto to Demi Moore brings their A-game. Even supporting characters are oddly fleshed out for a film with such an ensemble cast. Kevin Spacey and Paul Bettany give the performances of their careers, I think. Only the Jeremy Irons character (John Tuld, aka Dick Fuld) feels a bit over the top, while the rest are truly believable well-rounded depictions.
Despite having good characters and amazing cinematography, the film lacks plot. The backdrop and setting are tense, but this doesn't feel like a "movie" in the traditional sense. There's no evolution of characters, no arcs, and the ending may leave some wanting. You can compare it to Michael Mann films where plot and pace are unconventional.
Not sure how the film will perform commercially, given the material is esoteric. If you're a film buff (and enjoy great performances) or you've been in finance, this is a must-see. Other may likely pass.
The performances are top notch. Everyone from Zachary Quinto to Demi Moore brings their A-game. Even supporting characters are oddly fleshed out for a film with such an ensemble cast. Kevin Spacey and Paul Bettany give the performances of their careers, I think. Only the Jeremy Irons character (John Tuld, aka Dick Fuld) feels a bit over the top, while the rest are truly believable well-rounded depictions.
Despite having good characters and amazing cinematography, the film lacks plot. The backdrop and setting are tense, but this doesn't feel like a "movie" in the traditional sense. There's no evolution of characters, no arcs, and the ending may leave some wanting. You can compare it to Michael Mann films where plot and pace are unconventional.
Not sure how the film will perform commercially, given the material is esoteric. If you're a film buff (and enjoy great performances) or you've been in finance, this is a must-see. Other may likely pass.
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- Also known as
- El precio de la codicia
- Filming locations
- 144 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA(Eric Dale's house)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
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- Budget
- $3,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $5,354,039
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $561,906
- Oct 23, 2011
- Gross worldwide
- $19,504,039
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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