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American Greed

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  • 2007–2023
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American Greed (2007)
CrimeDocumentary

Documentary series focusing on history's largest financial crimes ranging from Ponzi schemes, murder, card counting, generating fake currency and goods, extortion, online dating, identity th... Read allDocumentary series focusing on history's largest financial crimes ranging from Ponzi schemes, murder, card counting, generating fake currency and goods, extortion, online dating, identity theft, drug distribution, and insider trading.Documentary series focusing on history's largest financial crimes ranging from Ponzi schemes, murder, card counting, generating fake currency and goods, extortion, online dating, identity theft, drug distribution, and insider trading.

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    • Stacy Keach
    • Scott Cohn
    • Kristin Reyer
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    8.3/10
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    • Stars
      • Stacy Keach
      • Scott Cohn
      • Kristin Reyer
    • 8User reviews
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    Stacy Keach
    Stacy Keach
    • Narrator…
    • 2018–2022
    Scott Cohn
    Scott Cohn
    • Self - CNBC Senior Correspondent
    • 2008–2014
    Kristin Reyer
    • Call Center Worker…
    Katharin 'Ladie K' Mraz
    • Lingerie Model…
    Bryan Burrough
    Bryan Burrough
    • Self - Special Correspondent, Vanity Fair
    • 2009–2012
    Kevin Lingle
    Kevin Lingle
    • Cecil McCroy…
    David Marchant
    • Self
    • 2008–2009
    Bill Stoneking
    • FBI Agent…
    Michael Shnayerson
    Michael Shnayerson
    • Self
    • 2010–2012
    Mary Thompson
    • Self - CNBC Correspondent
    • 2010–2011
    Tommy Bartlett
    • Alberto Villar…
    Lillian Lamour
    Lillian Lamour
    • Jordan Belfort's Girlfriend…
    Brian Brusokas
    Brian Brusokas
    • Self
    • 2017–2018
    Keli Delane
    • Beth…
    Pete Berwick
    Pete Berwick
    • FLDS Church Member…
    Sean Keenehan
    • Adam Neumann…
    Lamont Metcalf
    • Philip Mayfield…
    Chip Lane
    Chip Lane
    • Alex Murdaugh
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    7muphiekins

    Good information and very interesting, but narration and interviews often overtly sexist

    I really enjoyed watching this series, however, I did notice a pattern in how certain women were talked about. There was one episode (Family Fortune Feud) in which one of the fraudsters married an adult entertainer. One of his friends is interviewed, and says that he didn't think she would have the qualities to be a good wife or mother, specifically because of her line of work.

    I understand that he's free to say what he wants. However, the network has a responsibility to not promote casual sexism. They likely had plenty of interview footage to work with, but chose to use the "juiciest" parts. There is another episode where a woman they interviewed said she would never have invested with him (the fraudster) if she'd known what she (his wife) did for a living. The fraudsters wife was a stripper.

    Men are also not spared. Multiple episodes go into great detail about how unattractive certain men were, or how short they were, almost as if to say, "so you understand why they'd..."

    Even worse is the narration, when employs various outdated phrases to describe a variety of women who don't fit the oblivious homemaker mold.

    It was very interesting to see a show explaining essentially that you can't trust someone based on what you see and what they say, while still enforcing the antiquated cultural ideas of who should and shouldn't be trusted.

    So, yes, this was very interesting. I would not, however, recommend it to children or teenagers without context because of the casual sexism.
    10marywoods8

    TRUE CRIME GEM

    The show is well executed in just about every way. Each case is chosen very carefully, they make sure there is enough detail that it will keep your attention for the deration of the episode. I don't like feeling as though a show could have explained the case in 5 minutes. This is just the opposite it is STUFFED with twists and unpredictable characters that commit unpredictable crimes. I was 100% hesitate when I began watching, I didn't like the narrator I thought he was...tacky (for lack of better terms). He sounded like someone narrating '1000 ways to die'. But then, I realized how well written his script was and how detailed he is. He captivates your attention in a way that one with intelligence would, it was undeniable, I fell in love with him... The show is well executed and a great addition to the true crime genre; I'm totally addicted and can't stop watching. I'm a big fan of well made shows such as dateline and 48 hours, I feel as though this show is just as good. My biggest concern about a perfectly executed true crime show is the cases which are chosen. I believe the best quality American Greed has is their choice of cases they investigate. I see that they have a lot of other sub series that I will look into after I'm done! I'm so happy they have as many episodes as they do. They are so thoroughly made I was wondering if it was a short lived series before looking to see how many series they do have. I notice that well made shows don't tend to last as long because they cost so much to make, I hope that means people like it as much as me!
    10jcarchambeau

    Stacy Keach's narration and commentary is what makes the show.

    What makes the show is Stacy Keach's narration and snide comments about the crimes as they are being told by the people involved; law enforcement, victims and the subjects who are willing to comment for the show.
    EirinngoBrach

    Only one side of stories with unneeded OpEds.

    I could not believe how slanted and leftist this show is. And people don't watch for an "Op Ed". Just stick to the facts. Absolutely nothing wrong with showing the lefts opinions as long as you show us the conservative views as well.
    9senegalstyle

    Spoiler Alert... the ENTIRE INTRODUCTION!

    I like this show... I really do but now I remember how come I don't watch it much. It's because I can find out every single thing it's about just watching their extensive trailer before the show.

    After seeing that there's hardly any reason to watch.

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2007 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • YouTube
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Codicia estadounidense: Mortíferamente ricos
    • Filming locations
      • Wauconda, Illinois, USA(Filming location)
    • Production companies
      • Kurtis Productions
      • CNBC
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