The Billion Dollar Bubble (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film
Released in 1978, The Billion Dollar Bubble is a drama and history film directed by Brian Gibson, running about 63 minutes. “Actuaries. Ethics. And One Billion Dollars.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Billion Dollar Bubble is a 1976 film made for the BBC series Horizon and directed by Brian Gibson about the story of the two billion dollar insurance embezzlement scheme involving Equity Funding Corporation of America. The movie stars James Woods in the role of the actuary.
Who’s in it. The Billion Dollar Bubble stars James Woods as Art Lewis, William Hootkins as Lloyd Edens, Shane Rimmer as Fred Levin and Sam Wanamaker as Stanley Goldblum, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Billion Dollar Bubble page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Billion Dollar Bubble tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Billion Dollar Bubble (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Billion Dollar Bubble change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Billion Dollar Bubble?
- The Billion Dollar Bubble stars James Woods, William Hootkins, Shane Rimmer, Sam Wanamaker and Christopher Guest.
- When was The Billion Dollar Bubble released?
- The Billion Dollar Bubble was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.