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1987 · 126 min · R

Wall Street

Directed by Oliver Stone · Crime, Drama

Wall Street (1987) is a Crime film, directed by Oliver Stone set in New York City during the 1980s. It runs 126 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of greed & ambition, betrayal, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Stewart Copeland
Cinematography
Robert Richardson
Cast
Michael DouglasCharlie SheenMartin SheenDaryl HannahJohn C. McGinleyHal HolbrookSean YoungTerence Stamp

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Greed & AmbitionBetrayalPower & Corruption
Tone
TenseBleak

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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