Hank: 5 Years from the Brink
Synopsis
For three weeks in September 2008, one person was charged with preventing the collapse of the global economy. No one understood the financial markets better than Hank Paulson, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs. In Hank: Five Years from the Brink, Paulson tells the complete story of how he persuaded banks, Congress and presidential candidates to sign off on nearly $1 trillion in bailouts - even as he found the behavior that led to the crisis, and the bailouts themselves, morally reprehensible. Directed by Academy Award nominee Joe Berlinger (Paradise Lost Trilogy, Some Kind of Monster), the film features Paulson, and his wife of 40 years, Wendy. it's a riveting portrait of leadership under unimaginable pressure - and a marriage under unfathomable circumstances.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Berlinger
- Original Score
- Ian Honeyman
- Original Title
- Hank: 5 Years from the Brink
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Berlinger
Ian Honeyman
Robert Richman
Brett Mason
Jon Kamen, Dave O'Connor, Justin Wilkes, Jeanine Brand, Robert Richman
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Jeanine Brand
Producer
Robert Richman
Producer
Ari Palitz
Producer
Josh Tyrangiel
Producer
Brett Mason
Editor
Joe Berlinger
Director
Robert Richman
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hank: 5 Years from the Brink
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What is Hank: 5 Years from the Brink about?
For three weeks in September 2008, one person was charged with preventing the collapse of the global economy. No one understood the financial markets better than Hank Paulson, the former CEO of Goldman Sachs. In Hank: Five Years from the Brink, Paulson tells the complete story of how he persuaded banks, Congress and presidential candidates to sign off on nearly $1 trillion in bailouts - even as he found the behavior that led to the crisis, and the bailouts themselves, morally reprehensible. Directed by Academy Award nominee Joe Berlinger (Paradise Lost Trilogy, Some Kind of Monster), the film features Paulson, and his wife of 40 years, Wendy. it's a riveting portrait of leadership under unimaginable pressure - and a marriage under unfathomable circumstances.
Who directed Hank: 5 Years from the Brink?
Hank: 5 Years from the Brink was directed by Joe Berlinger.
Who stars in Hank: 5 Years from the Brink?
The principal cast of Hank: 5 Years from the Brink includes Henry Paulson, Wendy Paulson.
When was Hank: 5 Years from the Brink released and how long is it?
Hank: 5 Years from the Brink was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Hank: 5 Years from the Brink?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hank: 5 Years from the Brink was composed by Ian Honeyman.