The Rich Man's World, Li Ka-shing and Getty

Theron 2022-04-24 07:01:13

This case is very reminiscent of Li Ka-shing's son, Li Zeju, who was kidnapped by the gangster Zhang Ziqiang. Zhang Ziqiang went to see Li Ka-shing with explosives and demanded a ransom of 1 billion yuan. After Li Zeju was released, he has been reclusive, and there are still shadows to this day, and Li Ka-shing has not grown up yet. Having suffered such setbacks, he teamed up with the Guangdong police to set up a game for Zhang Ziqiang and kill him. It's just that Li Ka-shing is really a naked and "frank" businessman. He didn't go through fire and water in return because of his relationship with the mainland. He immediately withdrew his capital from the mainland when he smelled that the business crisis was no longer there.
In the same way, Li Ka-shing and Getty (at the time) were both the richest men, one in Asia and the other in the world.
Compared with the old Getty, Li Ka-shing has a little more humanity, at least for his family. The old Getty took his son to reunite after many years of marriage and childbirth, and he hadn't seen each other before.

Listening to that kind of song in such a big house is really touching. Guests need to make long-distance calls to Getty's house, there are special telephone booths, and the housekeeper has coins that can be exchanged at any time, that is to say, those who want to collect money call! Well, the old Getty seems to have a lot of money in his eyes, and it is only a person who cares about everything and measures everything with money, and regards family affection as a commodity that money can trade. Only then can he become a super rich, otherwise he will be like his son Become a prodigal. Old Gail actually gave a tourist souvenir to his family as a priceless cultural relic. This... Does he have any happiness besides money? However, he would rather collect calligraphy and painting antiques than get close to his family. At least the dead won't betray him and make him angry. Many rich people love to collect, in addition to showing off and being arty, is there any reason for this? In fact, if you think about it, it is not easy for the rich to live. Not only are they afraid that their wealth will be lost due to policies, economic crises, financial turmoil, etc., but they are also afraid of being coveted by family members and kidnappers.
Watching this film is like hunting for a novelty. I am curious about the scandals of the rich, but I don't see anything profound. The director lost.

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All the Money in the World quotes

  • Oswald Hinge: Ms. Getty, we offer you our sincerest condolences.

    Gail Harris: Well, you're very thoughtful.

    Oswald Hinge: Please, sit. Mr. Getty's death has created a bit of a crisis here. You see, the estate was structured as a charitable family trust.

    Gail Harris: Did he ever give any money to charity?

    Oswald Hinge: No. No.

    Gail Harris: The trust enabled Mr. Getty to build his fortune without paying taxes. There was just one catch. Under the rules of the trust, he couldn't actually spend the money.

    Gail Harris: What's the point of making all that money if you can't spend it?

    Oswald Hinge: Well, he couldn't spend it, but he could invest it.So, he invested it in things. Art. Antiques. Soon, he had a... A staggering amount of things.And a staggering amount of money. Now someone has to decide what to do with it all.

    Gail Harris: What do you want with me?

    Oswald Hinge: How do I put this... The king is dead. The throne is vacant. Your children are his heirs. Until they come of age,someone has to make the decisions. Which means, of course, someone has to take his place.

  • Gail Harris: Paul? Come say hello to Mr. Chace. Or goodbye. I'm not sure which.

    Fletcher Chace: He's gonna be trouble with the ladies.

    John Paul Getty III: I already am.

    Gail Harris: I do hope you'll stay on with us. I know you had other ambitions, but..

    Fletcher Chace: Guys like me don't get rich. We get sidetracked too easily.

    Gail Harris: Shame.

    Fletcher Chace: Not really.

    Gail Harris: I think of you as family.

    Fletcher Chace: Kind of you to say so, ma'am. Was a couple things around the grounds that I've been meaning to see to.

    Gail Harris: Yes, of course. Don't let me keep you.