The story is based on a true event. Trader Nick Leeson caused the entire Barings Bank to fail due to speculation. In fact, such a story in the film highlights the ambition and greed of the financial world. The film ends with Nick Leeson being arrested and jailed.
If I got here, this movie would be like any other Wall Street movie to me. But I googled Nick Leeson and found a touching side of his life and character.
Nick went from a smash hit trader to a prisoner in '95. In prison, his wife, who shared his hardships with him at the time, divorced him and remarried a banker. Nick was diagnosed with cancer in 1999. . It was a big blow, but Nick wrote his autobiography, rogue trader, in prison. And contact the publisher to publish, adapted into a film of the same name. And began a long battle with cancer. He has now written several books, lectured around the world and is the CEO of the Irish team.
The thing that moved me the most was how he reacted to such a blow. No self-pity, still trying to maintain this own brand and image. And gradually make a comeback. Not giving in and being resilient should be what made Nick such a smash hit trader. It is also a must-have feature for many good traders.
For many years, I looked to Nick Leeson as a role model. Not for his scandals. There are mistakes and regrets, but time keeps moving forward. History is only a reference, the future is more important.
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