He'll risk everything to beat the system

Synopsis
When he is sent to Singapore by the 200-year-old Barings Bank, futures trader Nick Leeson (McGregor) dreams of making a killing in the stock market. But even though his firm believes Nick is the most successful trader they've ever employed, he secretly begins to steal vast amounts of their own money to cover his risky financial wagering! With debts to match his desperation for a way out - Nick risks everything in a frantic bid to beat the system and win back the money!

Director
James Dearden

Writer
James Dearden

Cast
Ewan McGregor ... Nick Leeson
Anna Friel ... Lisa Leeson
Yves Beneyton ... Pierre Beaumarchais
Betsy Brantley - Brenda Granger
Caroline Langrishe ... Ash Lewis
Nigel Lindsay ... Ron Baker
Tim McInnerny - Tony Hawes
Irene Ng ... Bonnie Lee
Lee Ross ... Danny Argyropoulos
Simon Shepherd ... Peter Norris
John Standing ... Peter Baring
Pip Torrens ... Simon Jones
Tom Wu ... George Seow
Daniel York ... Henry Tan
Christian Solimeno ... Steve
Sarah Liew ... Susi
Michael Garner ... Alec Sims
Sharon Duche ... Patsy Sims
Jennifer Lim ... Kim Wong
Alexis Denisof ... Fernando Gueller
Lorna Pegler ... Girlfriend in Pub
David Fahm ... Boyfriend in Pub
Cecil Chang ... Old Custodian
Karen Lim ... Singapore Letting Agent
Joanna David ... Mrs Peter Baring
Danny Argyropoulos ... Trader #1
Peter Sakon Lee ... Trader #2
Rob (Ches) Lemming ... Trader #3
Guy Boardman ... Trader #4
Gaurav Kripalani ... Aloysius
Ivan Heng ... Singapore Bartender
Lim Kay Siu ... Policeman
Douglas Stark ... Vicar
Peter Quince ... Nick's Father
Betsy Brantley ... Brenda Granger
Gerald Chew ... Doctor
Selina Tan ... Wei Wei
Mark Heenehan ... CNN Reporter
Richard Wood ... German Policeman

Release date
1999

Did you know that?
Movie is based on the real life story of Nicholas Leeson.

Review

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