Directed by:
James DeardenScreenplay:
James DeardenCinematography:
Jean-François RobinComposer:
Richard HartleyCast:
Ewan McGregor, Anna Friel, Yves Beneyton, Betsy Brantley, Caroline Langrishe, Tim McInnerny, Joanna David, Alexis Denisof, Cristian Solimeno, John Standing (more)VOD (2)
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When he is sent to Singapore by the 200-year-old Barings Bank, futures trader Nick Leeson (McGregor) dreams of making a killing in the stock market. But even though his firm believes Nick is the most successful trader they've ever employed, he secretly begins to steal vast amounts of their own money to cover his risky financial wagering! With debts to match his desperation for a way out - Nick risks everything in a frantic bid to beat the system and win back the money! (official distributor synopsis)
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This is the case where the title (Rogue Trader) captures precisely what is going to happen. Personally, I did not watch it because of the economic theme, but because of Ewan McGregor and I kinda hoped I would feel the atmosphere of the nineties’ England. While music achieved that perfectly, the rest was quite boring.
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You know those sports movies that aren’t just about sports and you enjoy them immensely even if you’re not an athlete... Well, Rogue Trader is a movie that you won’t enjoy unless you’re a stockbroker. Besides that, I don't know anyone with that kind of relationship who could call it credible. So, what remains for me to review as a layman? Ewan McGregor turns in a solid performance and I didn’t understand the skilfully edited jigsaw puzzle of a plot.
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