While the characters in the movie are heavily fictionalized, the central conspiracy is based on a real-world event known as the of 1933:
In the 1930s, three friends witness a murder, are framed for it, and uncover one of the most outrageous plots in American history. Amsterdam.2022.1080p.BRRIP.x264.AAC-AOC
: A group of wealthy American businessmen and bankers allegedly plotted a military coup to overthrow U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. While the characters in the movie are heavily
: Marine Corps Major General Smedley Butler was approached by the conspirators to lead the coup. Instead of joining them, he testified about the plot before Congress in 1934. Roosevelt
: In the 1930s, three close friends—a doctor, a nurse, and an attorney—witness a murder, become prime suspects themselves, and subsequently uncover one of the most outrageous secret plots in American history. 📜 The Real History: The Business Plot