Too Big to Fail
“Main Street took the fall. Wall Street got the check.”
Synopsis
An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Too Big To Fail: Trailer # 4 (HBO Films)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-16
Top Cast
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James Woods
Dick Fuld
John Heard
Joe Gregory
William Hurt
Henry Paulson
Paul Giamatti
Ben Bernanke
Billy Crudup
Timothy Geithner
Topher Grace
Jim Wilkinson
Matthew Modine
John Thain
Tony Shalhoub
John Mack
Bill Pullman
Jamie Dimon
Ed Asner
Warren Buffett
Evan Handler
Lloyd Blankfein
Joey Slotnick
Dan Jester
Peter Hermann
Christopher Cox
Michael O'Keefe
Chris Flowers
Maria Bartiromo
Self
Erin Dilly
Christal West
Amy Carlson
Erin Callan
Ayad Akhtar
Neel Kashkari
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Curtis Hanson
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Gould
- Original Score
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Original Title
- Too Big to Fail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films, Deuce Three Productions, Spring Creek Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Curtis Hanson
Peter Gould, Andrew Ross Sorkin
Marcelo Zarvos
Kramer Morgenthau
Plummy Tucker, Barbara Tulliver
Ezra Swerdlow, Paula Weinstein, Jeff Levine, Curtis Hanson
Department Leadership Roster
Curtis Hanson
Director
Peter Gould
Screenplay
Kramer Morgenthau
Director of Photography
Plummy Tucker
Editor
Barbara Tulliver
Editor
Ezra Swerdlow
Producer
Bob Shaw
Production Design
Andrew Orloff
Visual Effects Supervisor
Marcelo Zarvos
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Too Big to Fail
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What is Too Big to Fail about?
An intimate look at the epochal financial crisis of 2008 and the powerful men and women who decided the fate of the world's economy in a matter of a few weeks.
Who directed Too Big to Fail?
Too Big to Fail was directed by Curtis Hanson.
Who stars in Too Big to Fail?
The principal cast of Too Big to Fail includes James Woods, John Heard, William Hurt, Paul Giamatti, Billy Crudup.
When was Too Big to Fail released and how long is it?
Too Big to Fail was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Too Big to Fail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Too Big to Fail was composed by Marcelo Zarvos.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Too Big to Fail?
Too Big to Fail holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).