J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street (1996)
Story of the 19th-century power broker who once controlled 70 percent of all the steel and 60 percent of all stocks in America.
He single-handedly saved the United States from bankruptcy on two occasions, but was often accused of being a monopolist. He wielded as much power as the president and turned Wall Street into his personal playground. John Pierpont Morgan had an aptitude for acquisition. He assembled one of America's largest fortunes and purchased an art collection to rival any in the world. BIOGRAPHY tells the complete, compelling story of the celebrated deal maker and money man. See rare footage of the financier in his element on Wall Street, and trace his rise to power and prominence through interviews with biographers and historians. Hear how he brokered an agreement between two competing railroads by inviting both presidents for a cruise on his yacht and refusing to let them off until they came to terms! And get a privileged look at his private life.
Cast
- Jack Perkins - Narrator
- Ron Chernow - Self
- Henry P. Davison II - Self
- Eugene Gaddis - Self
- Charles E. Pierce Jr. - Self
- John Rousmaniere - Self
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street about?
- He single-handedly saved the United States from bankruptcy on two occasions, but was often accused of being a monopolist. He wielded as much power as the president and turned Wall Street into his personal playground. John Pierpont Morgan had an aptitude for acquisition. He assembled one of America's largest fortunes and purchased an art collection to rival any in the world. BIOGRAPHY tells the complete, compelling story of the celebrated deal maker and money man. See rare footage of the financier in his element on Wall Street, and trace his rise to power and prominence through interviews with biographers and historians. Hear how he brokered an agreement between two competing railroads by inviting both presidents for a cruise on his yacht and refusing to let them off until they came to terms! And get a privileged look at his private life.
- Who directed J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street?
- J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street was directed by Bill Harris.
- Who stars in J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street?
- J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street stars Jack Perkins, Ron Chernow, Henry P. Davison II, Eugene Gaddis, Charles E. Pierce Jr., John Rousmaniere.
- How long is J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street?
- J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street?
- J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street is a Documentary film.
- Where was J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street produced?
- J. Pierpont Morgan: Emperor of Wall Street was produced in United States of America.