Other People's Money

Wall Street takeover artist Lawrence Garfinkle's computer is going tilt over the undervalued stock of New England Wire & Cable. If the stockholders back his takeover bid, they'll make a bundle but what will happen to the 1,200 employees _ and the community _ when he liquidates the assets? Opposing the rapacious financier are the genial man who has run the company for 40 years, his long-time assistant and companion, and his chief operations officer. They bring in a young lawyer who specializes in fending off takeovers. Should she use 'green mail?' Find a 'white knight?' Employ a 'shark repellent?' Or will she fall under Garfinkle's spell herself?... This compelling drama explores whether corporate raiders are creatures from the Black Lagoon of Capitalism or realists.

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