Wealth and the problems it can lead to (movies)

[Jhanananda]

The Royal Tenenbaums (2001 Film)
An estranged family of former child prodigies reunites when one of their member announces he has a terminal illness.
Director:
Wes Anderson
Writers:
Wes Anderson, Owen Wilson
Stars:
Gene Hackman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Anjelica Huston

This quirky and funny movie reveals what wealth does to a family who never has to take responsibility for the rent, at least until all of the wealth is finally gone.

Bernard and Doris (2008 Film)
The story of the twilight years of tobacco billionairness Doris Duke and her relationship with her gay butler, to whom she left her entire fortune.
Director:
Bob Balaban
Writer:
Hugh Costello
Stars:
Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Asher

This revealing movie reveals how great wealth can lead to debauchery, and complete irresponsible behavior, which the wealthy can just buy their way out of, with the exception of sickness, old age and death.

[Zack]

When I saw this thread I was immediately reminded of the movie There Will Be Blood. I don't remember a lot of the particulars of it but I do remember the ending being an example of what wealth (perhaps the capitalist mentality in general) can lead to.

Here's a trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3THVbr4hlY

[Jhanananda]

Thanks, Zack, I recall when the adds for the movie "There Will Be Blood" came out, and having a background in petroleum research, and an interest in how cultures get corrupted by the wealthy, I was interested in seeing this movie, but I never did.  So, perhaps I will one day.