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Appeared in The 7PM Project: October 11, 2024 episode (2024)

Scenario

The story of how a young Donald Trump started his real estate business in New York in the 1970s and 80s with the help of infamous lawyer Roy M. Cohn. Roger Stone, longtime associate of Donald Trump and Roy M. Cohn acknowledged that Jeremy Strong’s portrayal of Cohn was “unsurpassed in its accuracy”. [From the Trailer] Roy Cohn: Rule Three: No matter what happens, you claim victory and never admit defeat.

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Their courtship is also a very entertaining part of the film

Ali Abbasi really succeeds in recreating the “greed is good” feel of the era when honesty and integrity gave way to money and profit. Events move quickly for both Trump and the viewer, especially in the first part of the film. It’s great cinema to watch Trump go from a simple rent collector in his father’s apartment complex to a powerful real estate developer. In the second part, Cohn is less important to Trump, who meets with Ivan. In a way, Jeremy Strong, who plays Roy Cohn, really steals the show.

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He is absolutely excellent as the ruthless lawyer without any scruples. His three business rules will become essential in Trump’s career. Sebastian Stan is also amazing in the role of Trump: he shows typical Trumpian mannerisms without exaggeration. Even the way he speaks is accurate without becoming a parody. Is this a political film?

The film ends in 1986 when Cohn dies

It is basically the story of a businessman who operated in New York. Trump hadn’t even begun his TV career then, let alone his political aspirations. But Abbasi couldn’t resist the temptation to include a 1980 interview with Ron Barrett in which he jokes about the presidential election. And the film begins with Nixon’s famous words, “You can’t be a crook.” A subtle but crystal clear message. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, New York Film Festival and more.