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Dealers
The London branch of Whitney Paine, a major American investment bank, is in the midst of a crisis; after the loss of $100 million, one of their leading traders, Tony Eisner commits suicide by putting a slug through his head while seated at his place in the board room. Despite the high stakes, many of the firm's staff are eager to step into Tony's now-vacated shoes and get credit for saving the company. Daniel Pascoe, the leading trader at the firm, is convinced that he's first in line for the assignment, but the firm imports a new trader from America, Anna Schuman. Daniel is enraged and makes a point of trying to dig up as much dirt on Anna as he can, but things are going to take another turn.
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Plot Summary
Young, ambitious yuppie Gary Bishop is eager to climb the corporate ladder in the cutthroat world of commodity trading. As he becomes increasingly entangled in the morally ambiguous dealings of his colleagues, he finds himself drawn into a dangerous game of risk and deception. His pursuit of success threatens to consume his personal life and compromise his integrity.
Critical Reception
Dealers received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics often divided on its portrayal of yuppie culture and the financial world. While some praised its energetic depiction of the trading floor and a compelling lead performance, others found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic and its characters unsympathetic. It gained a cult following in later years for its snapshot of 1980s excess.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its energetic portrayal of the high-stakes world of commodity trading.
Paul McGann's performance as the ambitious Gary Bishop was often highlighted.
Criticized by some for its depiction of amoral characters and a somewhat predictable plot.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented or rated on Google.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the City of London, aiming to capture the authentic atmosphere of the financial district during the late 1980s.
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