Margin Call · written by J.C. Chandor · 2011

In the elevator, Sam tells Peter they are taking his work for a second opinion.

Scene 31 of 76 · ≈ 1 min on screen · Act two

Sam Rogers
Peter
Will Emerson

Act oneAct twoAct three

Begins 27 min into a 1:36 film

The story so farBefore scene 31

When a junior analyst discovers exposure that could wipe out his investment bank, its executives race to unload the danger on their customers while a veteran executive confronts the price of helping them survive.

Scenes 1–12
The bank’s surviving employees return to familiar routines after firing Eric; Sam manages the floor while his dog is dying.
Scenes 13–23
Peter uncovers a threat to the firm’s survival and forces Will and Sam to respond.
Just before
Scene 28
Peter and Seth’s town car remains stuck in traffic.
Scene 29
As they return to the bank, Seth tells Peter how much Will earns and speculates about Sam’s pay.
Scene 30
Sam and Will intercept Peter and Seth at the elevator and take them upstairs.
Scene 31
This scene

31INT. ELEVATOR - CONTINUOUS

SAM ROGERS

Guys.

They all stand in silence as the elevator heads up until:

PETER

Will?

WILL EMERSON

Yes?

PETER

Where are we going?

SAM ROGERS

Going to get a second opinion on your

work Peter.

PETER and SETH look at each other, growing more concerned. The doors open and they exit.