The scene in which Varick convinces a doctor to buy 2,000 shares that will soon be worthless, he’s very reminiscent of Alec Baldwin in Glengarry Glen Ross.
Throughout much of the movie, Varick is seen quoting Gekko (which is very impressive) and closing deals with unsuspecting victims.
You almost like the guy, he’s that convincing.
Although he’s not the central character, or even that good of a guy in the film, Vin Diesel is heavily featured as Chris Varick, one of the partners in the firm that is eventually brought down by Giovanni Ribisi’s character and the FBI.