The Wolf of Wall Street

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The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 film directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, a notorious stockbroker. The movie follows Belfort's rise from a small-time stockbroker to a major player on Wall Street, where he founded Stratton Oakmont. His firm became infamous for engaging in rampant corruption and fraud, particularly through "pump and dump" schemes involving penny stocks. Belfort's success was marked by a lavish lifestyle filled with excesses of wealth, drugs, and personal scandals. The film offers a satirical look at financial excesses and corruption, critiquing late capitalism through its portrayal of Belfort's decadent lifestyle and the widespread corruption within the financial sector. Despite its dark themes, the movie is presented as a black comedy, highlighting the absurdity and chaos of Belfort's world. The film features a strong performance from Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, and its narrative is known for its intense montage sequences and long runtime. The movie concludes with Belfort's downfall and his eventual imprisonment, followed by his later career as a motivational speaker on sales techniques.