Mr. Ponzi and His Scheme

Overview

Who was Charles Ponzi?... a scoundrel, a petty criminal, a misunderstood financial genius, a criminal mastermind, or perhaps simply a salesman extraordinaire? The fascination in examining the life of Charles Ponzi lies in trying to understand the machinations of his heart, mind, and soul as he perpetrated one of the largest frauds in U.S. history. While much opinion and speculation has been bandied about regarding this key point, the complexity of Charles Ponzi has made reaching a satisfying conclusion all but impossible.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

January 1, 1999

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Countries

United States of America

Production

A&E

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded