Review of Rogue Trader (1999) by Michal Z — 10 Jun 2007

Fab performance from McGregor who is not my favourite actor but absolutely nails the sense of anxiety that Nick Leeson must have felt. Believable and interesting.

This review of Rogue Trader (1999) was written by Michal Z on 10 Jun 2007.

Rogue Trader has generally received mixed reviews.

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