: This move triggers a massive bidding war involving "barbarians" (corporate raiders) like Henry Kravis (Jonathan Pryce).
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The movie "Barbarians at the Gate" is based on the real-life events surrounding the leveraged buyout (LBO) of RJR Nabisco in 1988. The company, which owned iconic brands such as Ritz crackers, Nabisco cookies, and Winston cigarettes, was seen as a prime target for takeover by several prominent investment firms. The film focuses on the intense battle between two rival bidders: KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts), led by Henry Kravis, and Shearson Lehman Hutton, led by Ron Perelman. : This move triggers a massive bidding war