Glengarry Glen Ross
A tense, verbally explosive pressure cooker that makes you feel the desperation and moral rot of its characters.
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Margin Call
A taut, dialogue-driven pressure cooker that unfolds in hushed boardrooms and fluorescent offices, leaving a lingering sense of moral unease.
About 2011 film directed by J. C. Chandor
Genres drama, thriller
Directed by J. C. Chandor
Written by J. C. Chandor
Starring Demi Moore, Kevin Spacey, Jeremy Irons, Paul Bettany, Stanley Tucci, Zachary Quinto, Simon Baker, Mary McDonnell
Music Nathan Larson
Runtime 109 min
Country United States
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