The Wolf of Wall Street
2013

The Wolf of Wall Street

★ 0.0 / 10
IMDb
Directed by Martin Scorsese
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Synopsis

The Wolf of Wall Street follows Jordan Belfort, a New York stockbroker who builds a massive empire of wealth and corruption through securities fraud and money laundering in the 1990s. Directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the film is a darkly comedic and relentless portrayal of greed, debauchery, and moral decay. It chronicles Belfort's extravagant lifestyle and ultimate downfall when the FBI begins closing in on his criminal empire.

Did You Know?
  • The film is 3 hours long with over 500 f-words.
  • Leonardo DiCaprio ate real raw bison liver for a scene.
  • Jonah Hill wore fake teeth throughout the entire production.
  • The chest-thumping scene was improvised by DiCaprio on set.
  • Based on Jordan Belfort's real memoir published in 2007.
Iconic Quotes
  • The name of the game, moving the money from the client's pocket to your pocket.
  • I'm not gonna die sober!
  • Act as if! Act as if you're a wealthy man, rich already.
  • On a daily basis I consume enough drugs to sedate Manhattan, Long Island, and Queens.
  • My name is Jordan Belfort. I'm a former member of the middle class raised by two accountants in a tiny apartment.
Editorial

Why Eltorama recommends this film

A pivotal entry in this collection — The Wolf of Wall Street represents exactly what makes this theme essential viewing.