Summary: At the center of the story is Augustus Melmotte, a European-born city financier, whose origins are as mysterious as his business dealings. Trollope describes him as 'something in the city', but the "something" part is not always clear. Within weeks of arriving in London, he announces a new company and promises instant fortune to those who join him in this scheme... (imdb)

Genres: Romance, Drama

Country: UK

Directed By: David Yates

Written By: Andrew Davies, Anthony Trollope

Starring: Allan Corduner, Jim Carter, Shirley Henderson, Miranda Otto, Matthew MacFadyen, Cillian Murphy, David Bradley, Anne-Marie Duff, David Suchet, Roger Hammond, Tony Britton, Paloma Baeza

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