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Biographical films about businesspeople
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The list Biographical films about businesspeople includes
The Social Network, The Wolf of Wall Street, The Aviator, The Greatest Showman and The Pursuit of Happyness.
The list consists of 30 members
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The Greatest Showman
2017 film by Michael Gracey
Overview: The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American biographical musical drama film directed by Michael Gracey from a screenplay by Jenny Bicks and Bill Condon, based on a story by Bicks. The film stars an ensemble ...
Genre: Drama, Musical, BiographyDirector: Michael GraceyProducer: Peter Chernin, Tonia DavisWriter: Jenny Bicks, Bill CondonCelebrates the birth of show business and tells of a visionary who rose from nothing to create a spectacle that became a worldwide sensation.
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The Social Network
2010 film by David Fincher
Overview: The Social Network is a 2010 American biographical drama film directed by David Fincher and written by Aaron Sorkin, based on the 2009 book The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich. It portrays the ...
Release date: 24 September 2010Genre: Drama, History, BiographyDirector: David FincherProducer: Dana Brunetti, Ceán ChaffinWriter: Aaron Sorkin, Ben MezrichHarvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he ... 0
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The Wolf of Wall Street
2013 film by Martin Scorsese
Overview: The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 American epic biographical black comedy crime film co-produced and directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter, based on Jordan Belfort's 2007 memoir of ...
Release date: 25 December 2013Genre: Drama, Crime, Biography, ComedyDirector: Martin ScorseseProducer: Riza Aziz, Richard BarattaWriter: Terence Winter, Jordan BelfortBased on the true story of Jordan Belfort, from his rise to a wealthy stock-broker living the high life to his fall involving crime, corruption and the ... 0
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The Aviator
2004 American biographical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese
Overview: The Aviator is a 2004 American epic biographical drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by John Logan. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes, Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn, and ...
Release date: 14 December 2004Genre: Biography, DramaDirector: Martin ScorseseProducer: Chris Brigham, Sandy ClimanWriter: John LoganA biopic depicting the early years of legendary director and aviator Howard Hughes' career from the late 1920s to the mid 1940s. 0
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The Pursuit of Happyness
2006 film by Gabriele Muccino
Overview: The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 American biographical drama film directed by Gabriele Muccino and starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner, a homeless salesman. Smith's son Jaden Smith co-stars, making ...
Release date: 15 December 2006Genre: Biography, DramaDirector: Gabriele MuccinoProducer: David Alper, Todd BlackWriter: Steve ConradA struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career 0
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Joy
2015 film by David O. Russell
Overview: Joy is a 2015 American biographical comedy-drama film written and directed by David O. Russell and starring Jennifer Lawrence as Joy Mangano, a self-made millionaire who created her own business empire ...
Release date: 25 December 2015Genre: Drama, Biography, Comedy, HistoryDirector: David O. RussellProducer: Matthew Budman, J. Paul BuscemiWriter: David O. Russell, Annie MumoloJoy is the story of the title character, who rose to become founder and matriarch of a powerful family business dynasty. 0
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Too Big to Fail
2011 TV biographical film on the 2008 financial crisis directed by Curtis Hanson
Overview: Too Big to Fail is a 2011 American biographical drama television film directed by Curtis Hanson and written by Peter Gould, based on Andrew Ross Sorkin's 2009 non-fiction book Too Big to Fail. The film ...Release date: 23 May 2011Genre: DramaDirector: Curtis HansonProducer: Carol Fenelon, Peter GouldWriter: Peter Gould, Andrew Ross SorkinChronicles the financial meltdown of 2008 and centers on Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson. 0
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The Big Short
2015 American biographical drama film directed by Adam McKay
Overview: The Big Short is a 2015 American biographical crime comedy-drama film directed by Adam McKay and co-written by McKay and Charles Randolph. The film is based on the 2010 book The Big Short: Inside the ...
Release date: 11 December 2015Genre: Drama, Biography, Comedy, HistoryDirector: Adam McKayProducer: Dede Gardner, Jeremy KleinerWriter: Charles Randolph, Adam McKayIn 2006-2007 a group of investors bet against the US mortgage market. In their research, they discover how flawed and corrupt the market is. 0
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The Insider
1999 film directed by Michael Mann
Overview: The Insider is a 1999 American biographical drama film directed by Michael Mann, from a screenplay adapted by Eric Roth and Mann based on Marie Brenner's 1996 Vanity Fair article "The Man Who Knew Too ...Release date: 28 October 1999Genre: Biography, Drama, ThrillerDirector: Michael MannCast: Al Pacino, Russell Crowe, Christopher Plummer, Diane Venora, Philip Baker Hall, Lindsay CrouseProducer: Pieter Jan Brugge, Gusmano CesarettiWriter: Marie Brenner, Eric RothA research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco. 0
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The Informant!
2009 film by Steven Soderbergh
Overview: The Informant! is a 2009 American biographical black comedy film directed by Steven Soderbergh. Written by Scott Z. Burns, the film stars Matt Damon as the titular informant named Mark Whitacre, as well ...
Release date: 7 September 2009Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama, ThrillerDirector: Steven SoderberghCast: Matt Damon, Lucas McHugh Carroll, Eddie Jemison, Rusty Schwimmer, Craig Ricci Shaynak, Tom PapaProducer: Howard Braunstein, George ClooneyWriter: Scott Z. Burns, Kurt EichenwaldThe U.S. government decides to go after an agro-business giant with a price-fixing accusation, based on the evidence submitted by their star witness, vice ... 0
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The Founder
2016 film by John Lee Hancock
Overview: The Founder is a 2016 American biographical drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and written by Robert Siegel. Starring Michael Keaton as businessman Ray Kroc, the film depicts the story of his creation ...
Release date: 25 November 2016Genre: Biography, Drama, HistoryDirector: John Lee HancockProducer: Glen Basner, Holly BrownWriter: Robert D. SiegelThe story of Ray Kroc, a salesman who turned two brothers' innovative fast food eatery, McDonald's, into the biggest restaurant business in the world ... 0
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Jobs
2013 American biographical drama film based on the life of Steve Jobs
Overview: Jobs is a 2013 American biographical drama film based on the life of Steve Jobs, from 1974 while a student at Reed College to the introduction of the iPod in 2001. It is directed by Joshua Michael Stern ...Release date: 16 August 2013Genre: Biography, DramaDirector: Joshua Michael SternProducer: Arthur Benjamin, Ronald BulardWriter: Matt WhiteleyThe story of Steve Jobs' ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century. 0
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Barbarians at the Gate
1993 television film by Glenn Jordan
Overview: Barbarians at the Gate is a 1993 American biographical comedy-drama television film directed by Glenn Jordan and written by Larry Gelbart, based on the 1989 book of the same name by Bryan Burrough and ...Release date: 20 March 1993Genre: Drama, ComedyDirector: Glenn JordanProducer: Jeffrey Downer, Thomas M. HammelWriter: Bryan Burrough, John HelyarThe president of a major tobacco company decides to buy the company himself, but a bidding war ensues as other companies make their own offers. 0
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Tucker: The Man and His Dream
1988 American biographical film
Overview: Tucker: The Man and His Dream is a 1988 American biographical comedy-drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Jeff Bridges as inventor Preston Tucker. The film recounts Tucker's story and ...Release date: 12 August 1988Genre: Biography, DramaDirector: Francis Ford CoppolaProducer: Arnold Schulman, David SeidlerThe story of Preston Tucker, the maverick car designer and his ill fated challenge to the auto industry with his revolutionary car concept. 0
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The Apprentice
Upcoming film by Ali Abbasi
Overview: The Apprentice is a 2024 biographical film that examines Donald Trump's career as a real estate businessman in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as his relationship with attorney Roy Cohn ...
Release date: 11 October 2024Director: Ali AbbasiCast: Sebastian Stan, Jeremy Strong, Martin Donovan, Maria Bakalova, Catherine McNally, Charlie CarrickProducer: Ali Abbasi, Tom AlexanderWriter: Gabriel ShermanThe story of how a young Donald Trump started his real-estate business in 1970s and '80s New York with the helping hand of infamous lawyer Roy M. Cohn ... 0
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Air
American film by Ben Affleck
Overview: Air is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film directed by Ben Affleck and written by Alex Convery. The film is based on true events about the origin of Air Jordan, a basketball shoeline, of which ...
Release date: 5 April 2023Director: Ben AffleckProducer: Ben Affleck, Madison AinleyWriter: Alex ConveryFollows the history of sports marketing executive Sonny Vaccaro, and how he led Nike in its pursuit of the greatest athlete in the history of basketball ... 0
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Driven
2018 film
Overview: Driven is a 2018 biographical comedy thriller film directed by Nick Hamm and written by Colin Bateman. The film stars Jason Sudeikis, Lee Pace, Judy Greer, Isabel Arraiza, Michael Cudlitz, Erin Moriarty ...
Director: Nick HammProducer: Jo Bamford, Colin BatemanWriter: Colin Bateman, Alejandro CarpioIntense thriller where politics, big business and narcotics collide. 0
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Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend
upcoming film directed by Robert Moresco
Overview: Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend is a 2022 American biographical drama film written and directed by Robert Moresco and starring Frank Grillo as Italian entrepreneur Ferruccio Lamborghini. It was ...
Release date: 18 November 2022Director: Bobby MorescoProducer: Monika Bacardi, Jeff BowlerWriter: Bobby MorescoThe life story of Ferruccio Lamborghini, the founder of Lamborghini. 0
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Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie
2016 American film
Overview: Donald Trump's The Art of the Deal: The Movie is a 2016 American parody film by the production company Funny or Die. The satire of businessman Donald Trump was released during his 2016 campaign for Pr ...Genre: ComedyDirector: Jeremy KonnerProducer: Chris Bruss, Owen BurkeWriter: Joe RandazzoFunny or Die presents a satirical rendition of Donald Trump's 1987 best selling business book, The Art of the Deal. 0
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Ferrari
American film by Michael Mann
Overview: Ferrari is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film directed by Michael Mann and written by Troy Kennedy Martin. Based on the 1991 biography Enzo Ferrari: The Man, the Cars, the Races, the Machine ...
Release date: 25 December 2023Director: Michael MannCast: Adam Driver, Shailene Woodley, Giuseppe Festinese, Alessandro Cremona, Derek Hill, Leonardo CaimiProducer: Mohammed Al Turki, Monika BacardiWriter: Troy Kennedy Martin, Brock YatesSet in the summer of 1957, with Enzo Ferrari's auto empire in crisis, the ex-racer turned entrepreneur pushes himself and his drivers to the edge as they ... 0
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