Rogue Trader

Rogue Trader

He'll risk everything to beat the system.

1999 · 101 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, History, Thriller

Rogue Trader tells the true story of Nick Leeson, an employee of Barings Bank who--after a successful trading run--ends up accumulating $1.4 billion in losses hidden in account #88888.

Directed by James Dearden · Written by James Dearden

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Ewan McGregor Nick Leeson
Anna Friel Lisa Leeson
Nigel Lindsay Ron Baker
Tim McInnerny Tony Hawes
Irene Ng Bonnie Lee
Lee Ross Danny Argyropoulos
Yves Beneyton Pierre Beaumarchais
Simon Shepherd Peter Norris
John Standing Peter Baring
Pip Torrens Simon Jones
Betsy Brantley Brenda Granger
Caroline Langrishe Ash Lewis

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