The Billion Dollar Bubble
“Actuaries. Ethics. And One Billion Dollars.”
Synopsis
The Billion Dollar Bubble is a 1976 film made for the BBC series Horizon and directed by Brian Gibson about the story of the two billion dollar insurance embezzlement scheme involving Equity Funding Corporation of America. The movie stars James Woods in the role of the actuary.
Top Cast
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James Woods
Art Lewis
William Hootkins
Lloyd Edens
Shane Rimmer
Fred Levin
Sam Wanamaker
Stanley Goldblum
Christopher Guest
Al Green
Lionel Murton
Joe Taubkin
Thomasine Heiner
Mrs. Johnson
Bill Reimbold
Jim Smith
Toria Fuller
Linda
Hal Galili
Policeman
Seretta Wilson
Kathy
Peter Banks
1st Electrician
Don Fellows
Radio Voice (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Clarke
- Original Title
- The Billion Dollar Bubble
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Gibson
Tom Clarke
Peter Hall
David Martin, Peter Goodchild
Tom Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hall
Director of Photography
Tom Clarke
Writer
David Martin
Editor
Tom Clarke
Producer
Peter Goodchild
Editor
Brian Gibson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Billion Dollar Bubble
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What is The Billion Dollar Bubble about?
The Billion Dollar Bubble is a 1976 film made for the BBC series Horizon and directed by Brian Gibson about the story of the two billion dollar insurance embezzlement scheme involving Equity Funding Corporation of America. The movie stars James Woods in the role of the actuary.
Who directed The Billion Dollar Bubble?
The Billion Dollar Bubble was directed by Brian Gibson.
Who stars in The Billion Dollar Bubble?
The principal cast of The Billion Dollar Bubble includes James Woods, William Hootkins, Shane Rimmer, Sam Wanamaker, Christopher Guest.
When was The Billion Dollar Bubble released and how long is it?
The Billion Dollar Bubble was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Billion Dollar Bubble?
The Billion Dollar Bubble holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).