The Match King (1932)
• December 31st, 1932 • 1h 19min
Drama
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.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Le Divorce
Released on: 2003-08-08
Drama, Romance, Comedy
While visiting her sister in Paris, a young woman finds romance and learns her brother-in-law is a p...
The Good Son
Released on: 1993-09-24
Drama, Thriller, Horror
A young boy stays with his aunt and uncle, and befriends his cousin who's the same age. But his cous...
The Sting
Released on: 1973-12-25
Comedy, Crime, Drama
A novice con man teams up with an acknowledged master to avenge the murder of a mutual friend by pul...
Involuntary
Released on: 2008-11-28
Comedy, Drama
In several unrelated stories, the consequences of putting one's foot down – or failing to do so – ar...
Derailed
Released on: 2005-11-11
Drama, Thriller
When two married business executives having an affair are blackmailed by a violent criminal, they ar...
My Life as a Dog
Released on: 1985-12-12
Drama, Comedy
A boy, obsessed with comparing himself with those less fortunate, experiences a different life at th...
Alfie
Released on: 2004-10-22
Comedy, Drama, Romance
A tale of a philosophical womanizer who is forced to question his seemingly carefree existence.
Flame & Citron
Released on: 2008-03-25
Drama, History, War
Gunman Flame and his partner Citron assassinate Nazi collaborators for the Danish resistance. Assign...
Harlow
Released on: 1965-06-23
Drama
Jean Harlow arrives in Los Angeles as a teenager, pushed into showbiz by her mother and stepfather. ...
Meet Me in Holmsund
Released on: 2017-01-17
Drama
Sabina has travelled from Romania to Holmsund in northern Sweden to find a job with her brothers. El...
The Best Man's Wedding
Released on: 2000-12-22
Comedy, Drama
Roro, a foreign worker in Swedish parks, loves his girlfriend but is about to marry another girl to ...
Cheaper by the Dozen
Released on: 2003-12-24
Comedy, Family, Drama
The Baker brood moves to Chicago after patriarch Tom gets a job coaching football at Northwestern Un...
Titanic
Released on: 1943-09-24
Drama, History
In 1912, the Titanic embarks on its inevitable collision course with history. In the wake of the ove...
M/S Gustloff
Released on: 2008-03-02
Drama, History, War
Joseph Vilsmaier Two-part TV movie focuses on the tragic events surrounding the sinking of the Wilhe...
Never Been Kissed
Released on: 1999-04-09
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her...
A Better Tomorrow
Released on: 1986-08-02
Action, Crime, Drama
A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his...
Stockholm Bloodbath
Released on: 2024-01-19
Action, History, Drama, Adventure, War
In 1520, the notorious and power-hungry Danish King Christian II is determined to seize the Swedish ...
Du Barry, Woman of Passion
Released on: 1930-10-10
Drama, Romance
Jeannette Vaubernier, an impulsive shopgirl en route to deliver a hat, dreams of luxury and position...
Slightly Scarlet
Released on: 1930-02-22
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Passing herself off as a countess, glamorous Lucy Stavrin hobnobs with the rich and famous along the...
Thief
Released on: 1981-03-27
Crime, Thriller, Drama
Frank is an expert professional safecracker, specialized in high-profile diamond heists. He plans to...