About Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

"Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps" is a 2010 drama film directed by Oliver Stone. A sequel to the 1987 film "Wall Street," this film features Michael Douglas reprising his role as Gordon Gekko. The story unfolds in the backdrop of the financial crisis of 2008 and narrates Gordon's attempt to reconnect with his estranged daughter, played by Carey Mulligan, and her fiancé, played by Shia LaBeouf.

Making/Production

Directed by renowned filmmaker Oliver Stone, the movie was produced by Edward R. Pressman and Eric Kopeloff. The script was penned by Allan Loeb and Stephen Schiff. The film was shot in New York City and had substantial filming at the New York Stock Exchange. Iconic Wall Street sites were also featured prominently to give the film its robust urban appeal.

Actors

• Michael Douglas as Gordon Gekko: Douglas plays the central role with a blend of charm and ruthlessness, reflecting Gekko's complex character.
• Shia LaBeouf as Jacob Moore: He portrays a young ambitious trader engaged to Gekko's daughter.
• Carey Mulligan as Winnie Gekko: Mulligan delivers an emotional performance as Gekko's estranged daughter.
• Josh Brolin as Bretton James: Brolin delivers a strong performance as the antagonist, an aggressive investment banker.
• Frank Langella as Louis Zabel: Langella characters an idealistic banker who is Jacob Moore's mentor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film was released 23 years after the original "Wall Street" movie.
• Michael Douglas won an academy award for his role as Gordon Gekko in the original film.
• The prison scene at the beginning of the film was shot at Sing Sing, a real maximum security prison.

Quotes

• "Money is a bitch that never sleeps..." - Gordon Gekko
• "It's not about the money, it's about the game." - Jacob Moore
• "A fisherman always spots another fisherman from afar" - Gordon Gekko

Music, Soundtrack

• "Home" by David Byrne and Brian Eno
• "Life is Long" by David Byrne and Brian Eno
• "Tiny Apocalypse" by David Byrne
• "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2