Review of Rogue Trader (1999) by Jason M — 30 Apr 2015

Interesting to see how Nick Leeson bring down England' s most respected merchant bank. Ewan McGregor is very good.

This review of Rogue Trader (1999) was written by Jason M on 30 Apr 2015.

Rogue Trader has generally received mixed reviews.

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