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Rogue Trader [VHS] [1999]

VHS ~ Ewan McGregor
3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Ewan McGregor, Anna Friel, Yves Beneyton, Betsy Brantley, Caroline Langrishe
  • Directors: James Dearden
  • Writers: James Dearden, Edward Whitley, Nick Leeson
  • Producers: Alan J. Wands, Christopher Ball, Claire Chapman, David Frost
  • Format: Dolby, PAL, Surround Sound
  • Language English
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • VHS Release Date: 24 Jul 2000
  • Run Time: 97 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004D0B3
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 12,300 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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The story of Nick Leeson, an Englishman who worked for Baring's merchant bank in Singapore whose overnight trading losses sent shockwaves around the financial world.

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars True Story, well paced drama, 26 Oct 2003
By Mark Antony Pearson (Tywyn, Gwynedd United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Rogue Trader [DVD] [1999] (DVD)
This film tells the true story of Nick Leeson, the floor trader on Simex Singaopre, who singly handedly broke Barings Bank, in the mid '90's. Of how one mans ambition was overcome by pressures, and in turn, reckless gambling.

An incredible aspect of this case was to me, how Leeson covered up for so long, and hoodwinked so many, who it seemed, according to the film, were so wrapped up in their own company rhetoric they simply wanted to believe in Leeson. The regional manager in Singapore had never even heard of the name of the brokerage house Leeson used to "invent" a trade to cover the missing and ever increasing deficit being incured in the "88888" account, a supposed customer account, but in reality, an back office error account.

The pace of the story is very well done here. My only gripe is, for a film with excellent supporting cast, why did they take so little care over the choice of the leading players? McGreggor is convincing as Leeson only when the sickly scenes with his wife are not on screen, the hoplessly miscast Lisa.

Some may find the numerous and fast financial terms not easy to follow. But a fascinating story, with great use of background music.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Rivetting!, 19 Feb 2001
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After reading the book, I wasn't sure what this film would offer. However Ewan McGreggor made the character of Nick Leeson come to life and brought all of the thrill of the story into my living room! I agree with the other viewers in that Lisa's character was poorly acted in the film and does not accurately reflect the intelligence and passion which Lisa felt for Nick. I would recommend you buy this film, it is certainly worth the money as a companion to the book - you can watch it time after time and still see something new in it everytime. Good luck Nick!
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A real nail biter, which never lets up!, 10 Jan 2006
This review is from: Rogue Trader [DVD] [1999] (DVD)
Rogue Trader is an awesome film which showcases the skills of Ewan McGregor and his many talents. Anna Friel also gives a great performance as McGregor's wife Lisa.
The film is a true story about the life of Nick Leeson who pulled off one of the biggest frauds in history. There is also a fantastic supporting cast and the script is well written.
I would highly recommend this film to any Ewan McGregor fan or anyone who likes a good nail biter.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Never received my purchase!
I bought this together with 2 other DVD's in a special (Wall Street and Enron). Never received this in the post!!!
Published 6 months ago by N. A. Botha

4.0 out of 5 stars back to the future: financial mindlessness
Great film and very relevant to recent events (2008-09 financial crisis)
--> I loved the Kula Shaker soundtrack and the east-Asian atmosphere of the 90s!
Published 7 months ago by Urszula Kowalska

5.0 out of 5 stars Corporate Complacency
As an entertaining film this one is as good as any; whether it is re-watchable is doubtful but nonetheless it is good entertainment. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Robert Park

4.0 out of 5 stars A quickfire tale of a banking earthquake
Nick Leeson is probably the most infamous bank employee of modern times and Ewan McGregor does a good job in this dramatisation of how one poorly supervised operative could... Read more
Published 21 months ago by LXIX

3.0 out of 5 stars More excuse than expose, but slick enough
Rogue Trader is a surprisingly slick and enjoyable number just as long as you can overlook its very distant relation to truth about the downfall of Barings Bank in the wake of... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Trevor Willsmer

3.0 out of 5 stars Glossy but with no real substance
A cunning scoundrel in exotic Singapore single-handedly brings down Barings Bank, established two centuries ago and one of England's foremost financial institutions. Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2007 by Jay

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother...
I really enjoyed the book so thought I'd give the film a whirl. I wish I hadn't bothered. This film is low-budget, it could have been made by the same people that make the fire... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2007 by Bobby Davro

3.0 out of 5 stars Worth watching, but poor cousin of the book it's based on
The story of someone's spiral towards self-destruction (and ultimately pulling those around them down alongside) often makes for an excellent read. Read more
Published on 16 Dec 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating and Interesting
A film which I greatly njoyed and was most intrigued to watch how a single man, NICK LEESON, brought down a bank the size of Barings. Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars "unmissable"
for people who are interested in finance, and stock exchange, i advice u to watch this film... Ewan mcgreggor is very good in this movie, all the movie is real....
Published on 2 Aug 2000

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