Margin Call is a 2011
American independent drama film directed by J.C. Chandor. The storyline was
conceived from a screenplay also written by Chandor. The film takes place over
a 36-hour period at a large Wall Street investment bank and highlights the initial
stages of the financial crisis of 2007–2008.[2][3] In focus are the actions
taken by a group of employees during the subsequent financial collapse.[4] The
ensemble cast features Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons,Zachary Quinto,
Demi Moore, and Stanley Tucci in lead roles.
The film was a
co-production between the motion picture studios of Before the Door Pictures,
Benaroya Pictures, Washington Square Films, Margin Call Productions, Sakonnet
Capital Partners, and Untitled Entertainment. Theatrically, it was commercially
distributed by Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions. Margin Call explores
capitalism, greed and investment fraud.[5] Following its wide release in
theaters, the film garnered award nominations for its production merits from
the Detroit Film Critics Society, along with several separate nominations for
its screenplay and direction from recognized award organizations. The
film score was orchestrated by musician Nathan Larson.
The film made its
premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January 25, 2011 and opened in theaters
nationwide in the United States on October 21, 2011 grossing $5,354,039 in
domestic ticket receipts. It was screened at 199 theaters during its widest
release in cinemas. It earned an additional $10,732,208 in business through
international release to top out at a combined $16,086,247 in gross revenue.
Taking into account its $3.5 million budget costs, the film was technically
considered a minor box office success. Preceding its initial screening to the
public, the film was generally met with positive critical reviews. With its
initial foray into the home media marketplace; the widescreen DVD and Blu-ray
editions of the film featuring video commentary, cast and crew selections,
deleted scenes and special features among other highlights was released in the
United States on December 20, 2011.
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