Best Corporate Crime
Erin Brockovich is a 2000 biographical legal drama based on the true story of Erin Brockovich, portrayed by Julia Roberts. The film recounts her involvement in a lawsuit against Pacific Gas and Electric Company concerning groundwater contamination near Hinkley, California. It premiered in March 2000...
Dark Waters depicts the legal battle undertaken by Robert Bilott to challenge DuPont’s actions. The film portrays Bilott’s representation of a West Virginia town affected by contamination from unregulated chemicals produced by the corporation. It highlights a protracted legal case involving a major...
Arbitrage depicts a wealthy hedge fund manager’s desperate scheme to profit from his own company's bankruptcy. Richard Gere portrays Gregory Leiter, who orchestrates a fraudulent buyout to conceal past financial misdeeds and maximize personal gain. The film explores themes of corporate deception and...
Antitrust is a 2000 science fiction thriller examining corporate power and criminal activity within the United States telecommunications industry. The film follows a team of computer specialists investigating illegal practices by a major corporation. It’s notable for its portrayal of early cybersecu...
