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2011 · 107 min · R

Margin Call

Directed by J.C. Chandor · Thriller, Drama

Margin Call (2011) is a Thriller film, directed by J.C. Chandor set in New York City during the 2000s. It runs 107 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of consumerism / capitalism and greed & ambition play out through real time.

Composer
Nathan Larson
Cinematography
Frankie DeMarco
Cast
Kevin SpaceyZachary QuintoPaul BettanyJeremy IronsSimon BakerPenn BadgleyDemi MooreStanley Tucci

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2000s

Premise & themes

Themes
Consumerism / CapitalismGreed & Ambition
Structure
Real Time
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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