Margin Call (2011)

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Margin Call
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R 1 hr 47 minOct 21st, 2011Drama, Thriller
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Plot
Set in the high-stakes world of the financial industry, involving the key players at an investment firm during one perilous 24-hour period in the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis. An entry-level analyst unlocks information that could prove to be the downfall of the firm.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:October 21st, 2011
On DVD & Blu-ray:December 20th, 2011 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$3,500,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$19,504,039 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Before the Door Pictures, Washington Square Films, Untitled Entertainment

Margin Call Quotes

Impending Crisis in Capitalism Explained

John Tuld: So, what you're telling me is that the music is about to stop, and we're going to be left holding the biggest bag of odorous excrement ever assembled in the history of … capitalism.
Peter Sullivan: Sir, I'm not sure that I would put it that way. But let me clarify: using your analogy, what this model shows is the music, so to speak, just slowing. If the music were to stop, as you put it, then this model wouldn't be even close to that scenario. It would be considerably worse.

Uncertainty in Decision-Making

Peter Sullivan: Are you sure it's the only or the right thing to do?
Sam Rogers: For whom?