Margin Call

Is that them?

Jesus Christ.

Are they going to do it right here?

You guys ever been through this before?

No.

It's best to ignore it, keep your

head down, and go back to work.

Go on.

Don't watch.

Timothy Singh?

- Yes.

- I'm afraid we have to speak with you.

Come.

Eric Dale?

Excuse me?

Eric Dale?

- No.

- Sorry?

I'm not Eric Dale.

I'm so sorry.

He's my boss.

He's down the hall.

Thanks.

Excuse me, Mr. Dale?

This way.

Okay.

I am obviously sorry

that we are here today.

But these are extraordinary times,

as you very well must know.

Look, I run Risk Management.

I don't really see how that's a

natural place to start cutting jobs.

We hope you understand

this is in no way personal.

The majority of this floor

is being let go today.

Ms. Bratberg is now going to run through

the details of what the firm is offering.

Okay.

Mr. Dale, the firm is offering you

a six-month severance at half your salary.

You will keep all unvested options

that you currently hold.

Health will be extended

through that period.

You have until tomorrow at 4:47 to either

take the offer or it will be revoked.

Do you understand?

Yes.

Unfortunately, Mr. Dale,

due to the highly sensitive nature

of your work here,

the firm has to take certain precautions

for security purposes

that may seem punitive in nature.

I hope, considering your

over 19 years of service to the firm,

you will understand that these measures

are in no way a reflection

of the firm's feelings

towards your performance

or your character.

I don't understand.

She's apologizing

for what's about to happen.

Your company e-mail, access to the server,

access to the building,

and your mobile data and phone service

will all be severed as of this meeting.

And this gentleman

will take you to your office

so you can clear out

your personal belongings.

What about what I'm currently working on?

I'm in the middle of something that...

The firm has worked out its transition plan

and is prepared to move forward.

But we do appreciate your concern.

We understand that this is difficult.

And here is my card.

Please contact me in the next few weeks

if you need any assistance

with this transition in your life.

Sir.

Okay.

Okay.

Okay.

Hey.

I'm sorry.

- You still alive?

- For now.

Congratulations.

It was a bloodbath.

I heard.

Listen, Eric,

if there was something I could have done,

I would have done it.

- I know.

- All right?

Yeah, I know. I know.

Okay.

Just tell me,

who was it?

- Come on, Eric.

- Come on, Will.

- Rogers?

- I'm not going to say, you know.

- You know me.

- Robertson?

That c*nt. I knew it.

I knew I shouldn't have

f***ing gone to her last year.

It wasn't anyone.

Eric, you know what it was?

It was bad luck, and that's all it was.

Yup.

Yup.

All right, well, good luck.

Will?

Come here.

I was just in the middle

of a lot of sh*t right here

that I think somebody needs

to take a look at.

Eric, listen,

they're telling us

everybody needs to get out of here.

Just leave their stuff.

And while we appreciate your concern,

this is not your problem anymore.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Right this way, Mr. Murphy.

- Eric, I'm very sorry.

- Yeah.

Did they say what was going

to happen with us?

- Jesus, Seth.

- What?

It's going to get pretty ugly

around here for a while.

But, you know, you guys will be all right.

- Good luck, Eric.

- All right.

I'll see you around, okay?

All right. Thank you.

Eric.

I wanted to say thanks.

- It's not necessary.

- Well, it is.

You were the person around here that I...

I know.

Hey, look,

I was working on something,

but they wouldn't let me finish it.

So, take a look at it.

Be careful.

We're sorry.

The telephone you are calling from

is not in service at this time.

Robertson!

Sarah Robertson.

Sarah.

You shut off my phone?

Eric, I didn't do anything.

F*** you.

Well, that was f***ing hideous.

It's gonna get worse before it gets better.

You think?

Much.

You got any Nicorettes?

I'm out of Nicorettes.

Which means in about 10 minutes

I'm going to kill someone.

You all right, Sam?

My dog is dying.

I'm sorry.

Just got off the phone with the vet.

F***ing tumor on her liver.

I was spending, like, $1,000 a day

already just trying to keep her alive.

Yeah,

I don't have a f***ing clue

what to do about it.

Well, they're all gone.

So...

How many do we have left?

About 33.

Well, make sure they're all out there.

I've gotta say something.

Yeah, no, they're ready.

They're ready for you.

All right, let's hear it.

You're all still here for a reason.

was just sent home, forever.

We spent the last hour

saying our goodbyes.

They were good people

and they were good at their jobs,

but you were better.

Now they're gone,

they're not to be thought of again.

This is your opportunity.

On every floor of this building

and in every office,

from Hong Kong to London,

the same thing is happening.

By the time we're done,

three of every seven guys who were

standing between you and your boss' job

are gone.

That is your opportunity.

I've been with this place for 34 years,

and I can tell you this is not the last

time that you're gonna go through this.

But you are all survivors.

And that is how this firm, over 107 years,

has continued to grow stronger.

So keep your heads high. Get back to work.

Let's hear it.

Everyone's going out, man.

You should... Come on.

No, man. I'm cool. Thanks.

Okay. Well, if you change your mind,

just give me a call.

I will.

Come.

- Where you guys going?

- The Grand.

I will call you when I am done.

All right.

Hey, be glad you're still alive.

I am.

- Have a good night, man.

- You, too.

Come on. Come on. Come on.

We're sorry.

You've reached a number...

- F*** me. F***!

- ...that has been disconnected.

- Hello?

- Hey.

- I can't hear you.

- What?

Can you go outside? It's too loud.

Hold on a second. It's loud.

Just give me a second.

- All right, what's up?

- Hey, where are you?

- Lugo.

- Okay. Are you with Will?

- Yeah. Will Emerson?

- Yeah.

Yeah. I think he's still here. Why?

All right. I need you to get Will,

and I need you guys to come back up here.

- Where?

- To the office.

- What?

- I'm serious.

Wait a sec... You want me

to get our boss' boss out of a club

and bring him back to the office

at 10:
00 on a Thursday night?

Well, our boss got axed,

so technically he is our boss,

- and yes, that is what I want you to do.

- Why?

Look, man. Just trust me, okay?

I need you guys back here now.

All right. We'll be there in 10.

F***.

Have I ever told you

how much I love your bag?

No, really.

- Do you have a little dress that matches it?

- Yeah, I do.

Because you could bounce around in it

like a f***ing girl.

Hey!

Look who's burning the candle

at both ends.

Why didn't you come out with us?

There's no more cuts planned.

You don't have to kiss my arse.

I frankly don't even know

what it is you guys do.

Well, I'm really sorry

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