Top 10 Action Films About Investors

Description: While not an action film per se, the sequel "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" includes more action elements. The original showcases the cutthroat world of finance, with Gordon Gekko's famous "Greed is good" speech.

Fact: Michael Douglas won an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role as Gordon Gekko.

Description: A young college dropout gets involved in a brokerage firm that runs a pump-and-dump scheme. The film captures the adrenaline of the stock market and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

Fact: The film's title refers to the high-pressure sales environment of the brokerage firm, where salesmen are expected to "boil" with energy.

Description: An Interpol agent and an American attorney track down a corrupt bank involved in arms dealing, leading to international chases and shootouts.

Fact: The film was shot in multiple locations worldwide, including New York, Berlin, and Istanbul.

Description: This film dives into the life of Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who engages in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street. While not a traditional action film, the high-energy sequences and Belfort's wild lifestyle make it a thrilling ride.

Fact: The film was based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort. Leonardo DiCaprio gained 30 pounds for his role to portray Belfort's indulgent lifestyle.

Description: This film follows several investors who bet against the housing market before the financial crisis of 2007-2008. It's a blend of dark comedy and action as they navigate through the chaos of the financial world.

Fact: The film uses celebrity cameos to explain complex financial terms, making it both educational and entertaining.

Description: Set during the early stages of the 2008 financial crisis, this film focuses on a group of investment bankers who must decide how to handle the impending disaster. The tension and urgency of their decisions create a gripping narrative.

Fact: The film was shot in just 17 days, reflecting the fast-paced environment of Wall Street.

Description: Two cousins undertake a risky project to build a fiber-optic cable line between Kansas and New Jersey to gain a millisecond advantage in stock trading, leading to intense action and drama.

Fact: The film's title refers to the project's code name, symbolizing speed and precision.

Description: Based on the true story of Nick Leeson, a derivatives broker whose fraudulent actions led to the collapse of Barings Bank. The film showcases the intense pressure and the high-stakes environment of trading.

Fact: Ewan McGregor plays Leeson, and the film was shot in Singapore, where much of the real-life events took place.

Description: While more of a drama, this film includes action elements as it follows three men who are laid off from their corporate jobs and must navigate the harsh realities of the financial world.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of its writer-director John Wells, who was laid off from his job.

Description: An Australian thriller where a bank's CEO uses a mathematical genius to predict market trends, leading to a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with a wronged customer.

Fact: The film was inspired by real-life events involving the manipulation of financial markets.