Movies and TvShows featuring "investment-fraud" theme.

American Greed is a TV show that explores various financial crimes such as ponzi schemes, investment fraud, and money laundering. It shines a light on the individuals and organizations who exploit the financial system for personal gain.

Junior employees Seth Bregman and Peter Sullivan, along with senior trader Will Emerson, witness mass layoffs at their investment bank. Peter receives a USB drive from a fired employee containing important information about the firm's risk. They discover that the firm is at risk of bankruptcy due to overleverage and excessive trading. Throughout the night, the employees attend meetings with executives and devise a plan to sell off toxic assets. The CEO's plan will spread the risk and destroy the firm's relationships. Eventually, the employees achieve a benchmark to receive large bonuses but face the consequences of their actions. The CEO offers Rogers a future opportunity, and the film ends with Rogers burying his dog.

Based on a true story, 'The Wizard of Lies' explores the rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, a financial fraudster who orchestrated one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history. It delves into the consequences of his actions on his family, investors, and the financial industry.

Death of a Scoundrel is a movie set in the 1950s that follows the life of a charismatic yet treacherous businessman named Clementi Sabourin. The plot revolves around his rise to power, his manipulative tactics, and the various crimes he commits along the way. From fraudulent business deals to extramarital affairs, Sabourin stops at nothing to achieve his ambitions. However, his actions eventually catch up with him, leading to a shocking conclusion.

Madoff is a TV mini-series that delves into the life of Bernard Madoff, the mastermind behind one of the most notorious Ponzi schemes in history. The show chronicles Madoff's rise to power, his ability to deceive investors, and the aftermath of his fraudulent activities. With a gripping plot and compelling characters, Madoff offers a captivating insight into the world of white-collar crime.

Chasing Madoff is a riveting documentary that exposes the deceptive practices of Bernie Madoff, the mastermind behind the largest Ponzi scheme in history. The film follows the relentless efforts of financial analyst Harry Markopolos and his team as they uncover a web of lies and corruption within Madoff's empire. With the financial world on the brink of collapse, Markopolos becomes a whistleblower, risking his own life and livelihood to expose the truth and seek justice for the countless victims who lost everything.

Boom Bust Boom is a documentary that delves into the recurring patterns of economic bubbles throughout history, highlighting the role of human nature and financial speculation. It covers subjects such as the tulip mania, mortgage crisis, and economic theories. The film includes both animated sequences and interviews with experts in the field.

Ripped Off: Madoff and the Scamming of America tells Madoff's story superbly, although it was put together before Madoff was sentenced to 150 years in prison without parole, so it's not quite complete—perhaps when he gets out, he can watch this DVD and fill in any gaps. There's a little bit of sensationalism here and there (and really, how could there not be? The man stole $65 billion!), but for the most part it's surprisingly levelheaded and, yes, even historical.