2008
Disgraced financier Gordon Gekko, released from prison, forms an uneasy alliance with his future son-in-law, Jacob Moore, to expose hedge fund manager Bretton Woods, whom Jacob suspects caused his mentor's suicide. As Jacob uncovers Bretton's manipulative schemes amidst the escalating global financial crisis, Gordon reveals his true intention to use Jacob to regain his fortune through his estranged daughter Winnie's trust fund. Jacob and Winnie reluctantly invest her trust in a green energy company, but Gordon betrays them by redeeming the money for himself, leaving them to rebuild their lives. Gordon Gekko re-enters the financial world, while Jacob and Winnie, now with a child, find a new path forward, having learned from the financial world's deceptions.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Gordon Gekko is released from prison and re‐enters the financial world by mentoring young trader Jacob Moore.
Open full beat sheetJacob L. Moore is listed as Proprietary trader. A young, ambitious trader at Keller, Zabel Investments who idolizes Andrew Zabel. In the parsed data, Jacob L. Moore is connected to 62 scenes, 72 dialogue lines, 72 text mentions, first appearing around scene 5.
62 scenes / 72 dialogue linesGordon Gekko is listed as Former corporate raider. A disgraced financier recently released from prison, seeking to rebuild his wealth and reconnect with his daughter. In the parsed data, Gordon Gekko is connected to 23 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 33 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
23 scenes / 33 dialogue linesBretton Woods is listed as Hedge fund manager. A wealthy, composed, and ruthless hedge fund manager who runs The Locust Fund. In the parsed data, Bretton Woods is connected to 21 scenes, 55 dialogue lines, 56 text mentions, first appearing around scene 16.
21 scenes / 55 dialogue linesWinnie Gekko is listed as Gordon's daughter. A political activist who is estranged from her father and engaged to Jacob. In the parsed data, Winnie Gekko is connected to 9 scenes, 21 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 43.
9 scenes / 21 dialogue linesRobby is listed as Derivatives trader. A close friend and colleague of Jacob. In the parsed data, Robby is connected to 5 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 8.
5 scenes / 1 dialogue linesAndrew Zabel is listed as Head of Keller, Zabel Investments. A mentor to Jacob, struggling with the collapse of his firm. In the parsed data, Andrew Zabel is connected to 4 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 7 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
4 scenes / 2 dialogue linesOleg Bakunin is listed as Russian oligarch. A wealthy, volatile Russian investor. In the parsed data, Oleg Bakunin is connected to 3 scenes, 17 dialogue lines, 17 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
3 scenes / 17 dialogue linesGordon Gekko is released from prison and finds himself alone, disappointed that no one came to meet him.
Gordon GekkoAndrew Zabel leaves his home for his daily routine, which ends in his suicide at the subway station.
Andrew ZabelJacob receives a large bonus check from Zabel, though he senses something is wrong with his mentor.
Jacob L. Moore, Andrew ZabelJacob shops for an engagement ring, asking to see the 'fuck you' room.
Jacob L. MooreJacob watches a show about hedge fund excesses and leaves a voicemail for his girlfriend.
Jacob L. MooreJacob interacts with colleagues on the trading floor while the firm's stock begins to drop.
Jacob L. Moore, RobbyJacob and his colleagues discuss the market and the rumors surrounding Keller Zabel.
Jacob L. Moore, RobbyJacob and Robby discuss Jacob's future and the rumors that Keller Zabel is holding toxic assets.
Jacob L. Moore, RobbyJacob confronts Zabel about the rumors, but Zabel acts strangely and encourages Jacob to marry and start a family.
Jacob L. Moore, Andrew ZabelGordon Gekko gives a lecture on the state of the economy and the nature of greed.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob observes Gordon Gekko surrounded by admirers after a lecture.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob approaches Gordon Gekko to introduce himself and mention his relationship with Winnie.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreGordon and Jacob discuss the failing Keller, Zabel firm and Andrew Zabel's suicide.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreGordon and Jacob trade a photo of Winnie for a future favor; Jacob shows the engagement ring.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreGordon confronts Jacob about his true motives regarding revenge for Zabel.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob confronts Bretton about his firm's collapse and Andrew Zabel's death. Bretton offers Jacob a job.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob leaves his building and encounters Diego.
Jacob L. MooreJacob meets Gordon Gekko for lunch.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob and Gordon discuss their trade and Jacob's engagement to Winnie.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreGordon asks Jacob to help him reconnect with Winnie.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreGordon shows Jacob his collection and reveals Bretton's true position.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob confirms Bretton's moves with Robby and accepts Gordon's trade.
Jacob L. Moore, RobbyJacob and Winnie watch fireworks; Jacob tries to convince her to invite Gordon to the wedding.
Jacob L. Moore, Winnie GekkoJacob arrives for his new job and is taken to a helicopter.
Jacob L. MooreJacob meets Bretton in London to discuss the job.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob talks to Gordon about his progress.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob and Bretton fly to Dubai.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob and Bretton ride into Dubai and see news of the Governor.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsBretton and Jacob watch a Governor's resignation on TV; Bretton explains the game.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob and Bretton arrive at the Burj Al Arab.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob and Bretton walk through the lobby.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsBretton shows Jacob his suite.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob gets dressed for the party.
Jacob L. MooreJacob and Bretton meet Oleg at a party.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton Woods, Oleg BakuninThe group boards Oleg's submarine.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton Woods, Oleg BakuninJacob pitches an investment idea to Oleg.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton Woods, Oleg BakuninTwo women visit Jacob.
Jacob L. MooreJacob discusses trading with the women.
Jacob L. MooreJacob and Bretton discuss the success of the pitch.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob meets Gordon Gekko.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob sets up his office.
Jacob L. MooreJacob leaves for a meeting.
Jacob L. MooreJacob and Winnie jog and discuss their relationship.
Jacob L. Moore, Winnie GekkoJacob pitches an idea to Bretton.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob and Bretton ride motorcycles.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob executes the trade.
Jacob L. MooreJacob and Winnie head to dinner.
Jacob L. Moore, Winnie GekkoJacob and Winnie meet Gordon for dinner.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. Moore, Winnie GekkoJacob catches up with Winnie in the rain.
Jacob L. Moore, Winnie GekkoJacob and Bretton discuss increasing their positions on insurance companies over the phone.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob meets Gordon for breakfast; a reporter approaches them, and they discuss the market.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreThe Financial Follies event where Bill Maher hosts and mocks the financial industry.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob, Bretton, and Gordon spar over the definition of wealth and the state of the market.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsBretton has a breakdown as the market collapses and Lehman Brothers fails.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob confronts Gordon about Bretton's plan; Gordon reveals the truth about his past and Ponzi schemes.
Gordon Gekko, Jacob L. MooreJacob convinces Bretton to buy a bank to save his position.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob confronts Gordon Gekko at a book signing to ask for money to save his firm.
Jacob L. Moore, Gordon GekkoJacob asks Winnie to access her trust fund money to help him.
Jacob L. Moore, Winnie GekkoJacob consults with an estate lawyer about accessing Winnie's trust.
Jacob L. Moore, Andrew ZabelWinnie signs the trust reversion papers, and Gordon reconciles with her.
Winnie Gekko, Jacob L. Moore, Gordon GekkoJacob and his team execute a plan to bet against the market.
Jacob L. Moore, RobbyBretton Woods informs Jacob that Gordon has redeemed his money and they are clean.
Jacob L. Moore, Bretton WoodsJacob and Winnie find Gordon's apartment empty.
Jacob L. Moore, Winnie GekkoGordon Gekko is alone in his office, reflecting on old family photographs before making a phone call.
Gordon GekkoGordon Gekko arrives at the New York Stock Exchange and enters the building.
Gordon GekkoWinnie and Jacob watch news coverage of Gordon Gekko at the NYSE.
Winnie Gekko, Jacob L. MooreHere's the thing about Bretton. He puts all of his money into his own fund which makes him stupid, egotistical, and most importantly... vulnerable. And he chases. He doesn't take losses well and he chases with leverage. He thinks he's a trader, he thinks he's an investor but he's not. He's a gambler.
Okay. Then I want you to build positions in your favorite three names. I want you stealth. Use all six trading desks we're in business with. And if they go down... we increase our size. See Jacob -- I don't believe in "wrong." I only believe in "not right yet."
The basket of stocks I'm putting together focuses on reinsurance brokering and management services for businesses. They're trading below book and have large dividends. I say we buy them here.
Marry her, Jacob. And have children with her and spend as much time as you can with them... and never forget that that's what's important.
Well, it's when people repeat the same dysfunctional relationships from childhood in their adult life in hopes of trying to master them.
I want you to meet one of the only men in the world who might be as rich as I am. Wait a minute... Bretton what did oil close at today?
And hopefully that's just a start. Oleg, there are so many opportunities out there right now I feel like a kid in the candy store.
I've been following your career, Winnie. Senator Lehigh said some very nice things about you in The American Prospect interview.
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