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Hurt portrayed Henry Paulson in Too Big to Fail, a 2011 HBO film directed by Curtis Hanson and based on the book of the same name by Andrew Ross Sorkin. The film tells the story of the financial crisis of 2007–08, and Paulson's role in it as the United States Secretary of the Treasury. Hurt's performance was praised by critics, with many noting his ability to capture Paulson's complex personality.