Gordon Gekko

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fictional_character
gptkbp:appears_in gptkb:Wall_Street
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Greed
gptkbp:business_model Maximize profit
gptkbp:business_tactics Aggressive acquisitions
gptkbp:character_arc Redemption in sequel
gptkbp:character_development From mentor to antagonist
gptkbp:character_motivation Desire for power
gptkbp:character_relationships Arrogance
gptkbp:character_traits gptkb:Ruthless
gptkbp:characters Imprisoned in sequel
gptkbp:conflict Portrayed during the 1980s economic boom
With the SEC
gptkbp:created_by gptkb:Oliver_Stone
gptkbp:cultural_icon_status Represented 1980s excess.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Icon of 1980s capitalism
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in various media
gptkbp:depicted_in gptkb:Antihero
gptkbp:director gptkb:Oliver_Stone
gptkbp:economic_impact Critique of capitalism
gptkbp:famous_business_deal gptkb:Acquisition_of_Teldar_Paper
gptkbp:famous_business_quote The point is, ladies and gentlemen, that greed, for lack of a better word, is good.
gptkbp:famous_for Insider trading
gptkbp:famous_parting_line It's not personal, it's business.
gptkbp:famous_quote The most valuable commodity I know of is information.
During a corporate speech
Greed is good.
gptkbp:film gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:film_awards gptkb:Academy_Award_for_Best_Actor
gptkbp:film_technique Inspired other financial thrillers
gptkbp:financial_philosophy Profit over ethics
gptkbp:first_appearance gptkb:1987
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
gptkbp:has_relationship_with gptkb:Bud_Fox
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gordon Gekko
gptkbp:influence Influenced young investors
gptkbp:influence_on Business ethics discussions
gptkbp:influenced_by Influenced real-life business practices.
gptkbp:inspiration Real-life corporate raiders
gptkbp:investment_strategy Hostile takeovers
gptkbp:is_motivated_by Wealth accumulation
gptkbp:legacy Symbol of corporate greed
gptkbp:mentor gptkb:Bud_Fox
With Bud Fox
gptkbp:notable_collaborations With Gordon Gekko and Bud Fox
gptkbp:notable_for Stock market manipulation
gptkbp:notable_quote I create nothing.
gptkbp:notable_scene Lunch with Bud Fox
gptkbp:occupation Corporate raider
gptkbp:personal_life Divorced
gptkbp:portrayed_by gptkb:Michael_Douglas
gptkbp:portrayed_in Influenced public perception of Wall Street
gptkbp:relationship_with gptkb:Bud_Fox
gptkbp:sequel gptkb:Wall_Street:_Money_Never_Sleeps
gptkbp:symbolism Greed and ambition
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wall_Street:_Money_Never_Sleeps
gptkb:Jordan_Belfort
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5