Wall Street (1987)

Greed Is Good

At the shareholder’s meeting, Gekko (Michael Douglas) announces that “greed is good.”

Directed by Oliver Stone.

Released in 1987 by Fox.

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  • character-type: Business Person
  • character-type: Millionaire
  • character-type: Tycoon
  • character-type: Billionaire
  • action: Lecture
  • editors-choice: Monologues
  • editors-choice: Inspirational Speeches
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
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  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Crime Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Inspiring
  • mood: Tuff
  • mood: Angry
  • primary-occasion: Professional Events
  • secondary-occasion: Big Presentation
  • prop: Microphone
  • setting: Ballroom
  • theme: Greed
  • theme: Wealth
  • theme: Power
  • actor: Charlie Sheen
  • actor: Michael Douglas
  • director: Oliver Stone
  • producer: Michael Flynn
  • producer: A. Kitman Ho
  • editor: Claire Simpson
  • costume-designer: Ellen Mirojnick
  • role-name: Gordon Gekko
  • role-name: Bud Fox
  • screenwriter: Stanley Weiser
  • screenwriter: Oliver Stone
  • year: 1987
  • studio: Fox