If you're a fan of both the adrenaline rush of action films and the intricate dance of business negotiations, this list is tailor-made for you. These films not only showcase intense action sequences but also delve into the strategic world of deal-making, where every word can be as lethal as a bullet. From boardrooms to battlegrounds, these movies offer a unique blend of suspense, strategy, and spectacle, making them a must-watch for anyone interested in the art of negotiation under pressure.
The Devil's Advocate (1997)
Description: While primarily a supernatural thriller, the film features intense courtroom and business negotiations, showcasing the devil's cunning in legal and corporate battles.
Fact: Al Pacino's character was inspired by the devil in "Paradise Lost."
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The Insider (1999)
Description: This film, based on real events, involves high-stakes negotiations between a tobacco company whistleblower and a TV news producer, with life-threatening consequences.
Fact: The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.
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The Bank Job (2008)
Description: Based on a true story, this film involves a heist that leads to intense negotiations with various parties, including the British government, to keep secrets under wraps.
Fact: The film was shot in London, and many scenes were filmed in real locations where the actual events took place.
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The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)
Description: Martin Scorsese's epic tale of Jordan Belfort's rise and fall in the stock market is filled with high-energy scenes of negotiation, manipulation, and excess.
Fact: The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.
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Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2010)
Description: A sequel to the iconic 'Wall Street', this film dives into the world of finance with a mix of action, drama, and high-stakes negotiations, featuring Michael Douglas reprising his role as Gordon Gekko.
Fact: The film's title was inspired by a quote from the original movie, "Money never sleeps, pal."
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The Big Short (2015)
Description: This film blends comedy with the serious business of financial negotiations, showing how a few investors bet against the U.S. housing market, leading to dramatic consequences.
Fact: The film uses celebrity cameos to explain complex financial terms, making it both educational and entertaining.
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Margin Call (2011)
Description: While not an action film in the traditional sense, this movie captures the intensity of financial negotiations during the 2008 financial crisis, with high stakes and high tension.
Fact: The film was shot in just 17 days, and many scenes were improvised to capture the chaos of the financial world.
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Arbitrage (2012)
Description: Richard Gere stars as a hedge fund magnate who must negotiate his way out of a financial scandal and a personal crisis, all while maintaining his empire.
Fact: Gere's character is loosely based on several real-life financial figures.
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The Negotiator (1998)
Description: This film is a masterclass in negotiation, where Samuel L. Jackson's character, a skilled hostage negotiator, becomes the hostage himself, using his skills to uncover corruption.
Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life hostage situation in Chicago, and the script was developed with input from actual negotiators.
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The Company Men (2010)
Description: This drama explores the aftermath of corporate downsizing, where negotiations for jobs, severance, and self-worth take center stage.
Fact: The film was inspired by the director's own experiences with corporate layoffs.
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