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Inside Job (2010)

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Takes a closer look at what brought about the 2008 financial meltdown.

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Charles Ferguson

Writers:

Charles Ferguson, Chad Beck (co-writer) | 1 more credit »
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Won 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 26 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Matt Damon ... Himself - Narrator (voice)
Gylfi Zoega ... Himself - Professor of Economics, University of Iceland
Andri Snær Magnason ... Himself - Writer & Filmmaker
Sigridur Benediktsdottir ... Herself - Special Investigative Committee, Icelandic Parliament
Paul Volcker ... Himself - Former Federal Reserve Chairman
Dominique Strauss-Kahn ... Himself - Managing Director, International Monetary Fund
George Soros ... Himself - Chairman, Soros Fund Management
Barney Frank ... Himself - Chairman, Financial Services Committee
David McCormick ... Himself - Under Secretary of the Treasury, Bush Administration
Scott Talbott ... Himself - Chief Lobbyist, Financial Services Roundtable
Andrew Sheng ... Himself - Chief Adviser, China Banking Regulatory Commission
Hsien Loong Lee ... Himself - Prime Minister, Singapore
Christine Lagarde ... Herself - Finance Minister, France
Gillian Tett ... Herself - U.S. Managing Editor, The Financial Times
Nouriel Roubini ... Himself - Professor, NYU Business School
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Storyline

'Inside Job' provides a comprehensive analysis of the global financial crisis of 2008, which at a cost over $20 trillion, caused millions of people to lose their jobs and homes in the worst recession since the Great Depression, and nearly resulted in a global financial collapse. Through exhaustive research and extensive interviews with key financial insiders, politicians, journalists, and academics, the film traces the rise of a rogue industry which has corrupted politics, regulation, and academia. It was made on location in the United States, Iceland, England, France, Singapore, and China. Written by Anonymous

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The film that cost $20,000,000,000,000 to make See more »

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Documentary | Crime

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Rated PG-13 for some drug and sex-related material | See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

12 November 2010 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

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Filming Locations:

China See more »

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Box Office

Budget:

$2,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$39,649, 10 October 2010, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$4,312,735

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$7,871,522
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Color

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2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In an unusual pairing of supporter and subject matter, Jeffrey Lurie - owner of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles franchise - was one of this Oscar-winning documentary's executive producers. See more »

Goofs

The first time Paul Volcker's last name is shown it is written "Vocker". See more »

Quotes

Michael Capuano: You come to us today telling us "We're sorry. We won't do it again. Trust us". Well i have some people in my constituency that actually robbed some of your banks, and they say the same thing.
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Referenced in Death and Taxes (2011) See more »

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It's a Wall Street Government.
30 March 2011 | by Ben LarsonSee all my reviews

There is no possible way that all of the contributors to the financial meltdown can get adequate attention in a two-hour documentary. There were many factors involved, and some get short shrift in the film to focus on what would be easily comprehensible by most viewers, and, one can safely assume, to fit the biases of the producers, director, writers, etc. It's their movie, after all, and no documentary can avoid the bias trap. None that I have seen anyway.

Think of the film as a departure point. If one is really interested, they will dig deeper into the question through other documentaries and books on the subject. There will be plenty in the years ahead. More evidence will come to light, and more questions will be answered.

Let it be said that this film will make you angry. It will also make you a more informed individual and a better citizen.

It is not easy to get through two hours of discussion on why the financial meltdown occurred, but this film is probably the most painless way to do it. and it did it very well.


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