Arbitrage
Director: Nicholas Jarecki
Actors: Richard Gere, Susan Sarandon, Brit Marling
PlotRobert Miller is a charismatic hedge-fund magnate who has built his success on a foundation of fraudulent financial dealings. On the cusp of his 60th birthday, Miller is deeply ensnared in trying to sell his trading empire to a major bank before the depths of his deception are unearthed. Despite the outward appearance of commanding his empire with ease, Miller is under enormous pressure as he struggles to conceal his company’s massive financial irregularities from buyers and regulators. Sheltered by the loyalty of his family and colleagues, Miller’s only confidant is his resourceful right-hand man, who's aware of his schemes and helps him navigate through the intricate web of lies. Simultaneously, Miller balances a complex personal life, including a loyal wife, Ellen, who is beginning to suspect something is amiss, and a smart daughter, Brooke, who works with him and idolizes her father’s accomplishments.
Miller's world begins to unravel when he's involved in a fateful accident, leading to a series of events that threaten to expose not only his fraudulent business empire but also his dubious moral compass. Desperately trying to avoid the consequences of his actions, he reaches out to an unlikely source for help, further complicating his already precarious situation. As the impending sale of his company draws closer, Miller finds himself navigating a moral and legal quagmire, desperately trying to maintain the illusion of the successful businessman, family man, and paragon of virtue while his empire, and his integrity, begin to crumble around him.
Writers: Nicholas Jarecki
Release Date: 14 Sep 2012
Runtime: 107 min
Rating: R
Country: United States, Poland
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Arbitrage impresses with thrilling high-stakes drama and stellar performances, highly recommended.
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