Wall Street (1987)

Man Looks in the Abyss

Lou (Hal Holbrook) gives Bud (Charlie Sheen) a speech about character before he is arrested for SEC violations including insider trading.

Directed by Oliver Stone.

Released in 1987 by Fox.

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  • character-type: Banker
  • character-type: Boss
  • character-type: Police Officer
  • character-type: Criminal
  • character-type: Co-workers
  • action: Cry
  • action: Arrest
  • editors-choice: Endings
  • editors-choice: Male Performances
  • primary-genre: Drama
  • secondary-genre: Crime Dramas
  • secondary-genre: Drama
  • mood: Tuff
  • mood: Understated
  • mood: Heartfelt
  • primary-occasion: Professional Events
  • secondary-occasion: You're Fired!
  • prop: Handcuffs
  • setting: Office
  • theme: Wisdom
  • theme: Consequences
  • actor: Charlie Sheen
  • actor: James Karen
  • actor: John Galateo
  • actor: Chuck Pfeiffer
  • actor: Pat Skipper
  • actor: John Deyle
  • actor: Hal Holbrook
  • director: Oliver Stone
  • producer: Michael Flynn
  • producer: A. Kitman Ho
  • editor: Claire Simpson
  • costume-designer: Ellen Mirojnick
  • role-name: Bud Fox
  • role-name: Lou Mannheim
  • role-name: SEC Man
  • role-name: Chuckie
  • role-name: Postal Inspector
  • role-name: U.S. Attorney
  • role-name: Lynch
  • screenwriter: Stanley Weiser
  • screenwriter: Oliver Stone
  • year: 1987
  • studio: Fox