The Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film)

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film)
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Name	The Wolf of Wall Street
Director	Martin Scorsese
Producer	Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland, Emma Tillinger Koskoff
Writer	Terence Winter
Based on	The Wolf of Wall Street (book) by Jordan Belfort
Starring	Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Kyle Chandler, Rob Reiner, Jean Dujardin
Music	Howard Shore
Cinematography	Rodrigo Prieto
Editing	Thelma Schoonmaker
Studio	Paramount Pictures, Red Granite Pictures, Appian Way Productions
Released	December 25, 2013
Runtime	180 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$100 million
Gross	$392 million

The Wolf of Wall Street (2013 film) is a biographical comedy-drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Terence Winter, based on the memoir of the same name by Jordan Belfort. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker who becomes involved in a world of corporate finance and white-collar crime on Wall Street, with Jonah Hill as his business partner and friend Donnie Azoff. The film also features Margot Robbie as Naomi Lapaglia, Matthew McConaughey as Mark Hanna, and Kyle Chandler as Patrick Denham, an FBI agent tasked with taking down Jordan Belfort and his associates. The film is a production of Paramount Pictures, Red Granite Pictures, and Appian Way Productions, and features a soundtrack composed by Howard Shore, with cinematography by Rodrigo Prieto and editing by Thelma Schoonmaker.

Plot

The film follows the story of Jordan Belfort, a young and ambitious stockbroker who lands a job at L.F. Rothschild, Underberg, Towbin, a prestigious investment bank on Wall Street. After the firm goes bankrupt, Jordan Belfort is forced to find a new job and eventually lands at Investors Center, a small over-the-counter firm, where he meets Donnie Azoff, a charismatic and experienced stockbroker. The two men quickly become friends and business partners, and start their own firm, Stratton Oakmont, which becomes a huge success, with Jordan Belfort and Donnie Azoff making millions of dollars through pump and dump schemes and other forms of securities fraud. The film also explores Jordan Belfort's personal life, including his marriage to Naomi Lapaglia and his relationships with his colleagues, including Brad Bodnick, Nicky Koskoff, and Alden Kupferberg. As Jordan Belfort's empire grows, he attracts the attention of Patrick Denham, an FBI agent who is determined to take him down, with the help of Norman Stroll, a former SEC official.

Production

The film was directed by Martin Scorsese, who is known for his work on films such as Goodfellas, Raging Bull, and The Departed. The screenplay was written by Terence Winter, who is also known for his work on The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire. The film was produced by Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio, Riza Aziz, Joey McFarland, and Emma Tillinger Koskoff, and features a cast of actors, including Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, and Kyle Chandler. The film was shot on location in New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey, and features a range of settings, including the New York Stock Exchange, Wall Street, and the Hamptons. The film's soundtrack features music by The Rolling Stones, The Animals, and Cypress Hill, among others, and was composed by Howard Shore, who has worked on films such as The Lord of the Rings and The Silence of the Lambs.

Cast

The film features a talented cast of actors, including Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, Jonah Hill as Donnie Azoff, and Margot Robbie as Naomi Lapaglia. The film also features Matthew McConaughey as Mark Hanna, a mentor to Jordan Belfort, and Kyle Chandler as Patrick Denham, an FBI agent tasked with taking down Jordan Belfort and his associates. The film also features a range of supporting actors, including Rob Reiner as Max Belfort, Jean Dujardin as Jean-Jacques Saurel, and Christine Ebersole as Leah Belfort. The film's cast also includes Shea Whigham as Captain Ted Beecham, Katarina Cas as Chantalle Bodnick, and P.J. Byrne as Nicky Koskoff, among others.

Release

The film was released on December 25, 2013, by Paramount Pictures and Red Granite Pictures, and was distributed in the United States and Canada by Paramount Pictures. The film was also released in a range of other countries, including Australia, United Kingdom, and France, and was distributed by Universal Pictures and Warner Bros. Pictures. The film was released in a range of formats, including IMAX and 3D, and features a range of special features, including a behind-the-scenes documentary and a range of deleted scenes. The film's release was accompanied by a range of promotional materials, including a trailer and a range of TV spots, and was supported by a range of marketing campaigns, including a social media campaign and a range of print ads.

Reception

The film received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising the performances of the cast, particularly Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill. The film holds a Rotten Tomatoes score of 79%, with many critics praising the film's direction, screenplay, and cinematography. The film was also a commercial success, grossing over $392 million at the box office worldwide, and becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 2013. The film received a range of awards and nominations, including five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Leonardo DiCaprio. The film also received a range of other awards, including a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a BAFTA Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Controversy

The film was the subject of some controversy, with some critics accusing the film of glorifying the excesses of Wall Street and the corporate finance industry. The film was also criticized for its portrayal of women and minorities, with some critics accusing the film of sexism and racism. The film's rating was also the subject of some controversy, with some critics arguing that the film's R-rating was too lenient, given the film's graphic content and strong language. The film's marketing campaign was also criticized, with some critics accusing the film's trailers and TV spots of misleading audiences about the film's tone and content. Despite these controversies, the film remains a popular and influential work, and continues to be widely discussed and debated by critics and audiences alike, including Roger Ebert, Peter Travers, and A.O. Scott. Category:2013 films