The greatest thief in Wall Street history stole $65 billion—and your grandma's life savings.
42 minSeason 1 • Episode 4
LatestThe rise and fall of Bernie Madoff, who's Ponzi scheme bilked $65 billion from unsuspecting victims.
Acting
Richard Dreyfuss chews scenery like it's his last meal before prison.
Writing
The 'how' is mundane; the 'who believed him' is the real horror.
Creator
Ben Robbins
Richard Dreyfuss
Bernie Madoff
Blythe Danner
Ruth Madoff
Peter Scolari
Peter Madoff
Frank Whaley
Harry Markopolos
Erin Cummings
Eleanor Squillari
Tom Lipinski
Mark Madoff
Lyne Renee
Catherine Hooper
Michael Rispoli
Frank DiPascali
Lewis Black
Gregory Perkins
Charles Grodin
Carl Shapiro
Bruce Altman
Gary Flumenbaum
Susan Blommaert
Vera Zweig
Tommy Bayiokos
Madoff Trader
Frank Anello
Stock Trader (uncredited)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Harry Markopolos kept his identity secret for years; ABC had to convince him to go public for this series.
Released in 2016, this miniseries arrived just as America was about to elect another businessman who promised impossible returns—timing that accidentally turned it into political Rorschach test.
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