The Big Short

Theatrical - Limited 2015-12-11

Cast Brad Pitt Christian Bale Karen Gillan Marisa Tomei Steve Carell Melissa Leo
Directed by Adam McKay
Written by Michael Lewis Adam McKay Charles Randolph Ryan Gosling Selena Gomez

Genres: Drama

Synopsis

When four outsiders saw what the big banks, media and government refused to, the global collapse of the economy, they had an idea: The Big Short. Their bold investment leads them into the dark underbelly of modern banking where they must question everyone and everything. Based on the true story and best-selling book by Michael Lewis (The Blind Side, Moneyball), and directed by Adam Mckay (Anchorman, Step Brothers) The Big Short stars Christian Bale, Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling and Brad Pitt.

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9/10

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Review: The Big Short

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