The Match King

The Match King

6.6/101h 19m1932
The Match King

Overview

Unscrupulous Chicago janitor Paul Kroll uses deceit to fund a return trip to his homeland of Sweden. There, via ongoing continuing deceit and manipulation, he gradually attains a monopoly on the matchstick market in several countries and becomes an influential international figure. Based on the true story of Ivar Kreuger.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

First National Pictures

Additional Information

Original Title:The Match King
Original Language:English
Status:Released

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