The Great Bank Hoax
| The Great Bank Hoax | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Joseph Jacoby |
| Written by | Joseph Jacoby |
| Produced by | Joseph Jacoby Ralph Rosenblum |
| Starring | Richard Basehart Ned Beatty Charlene Dallas Burgess Meredith Michael Murphy Paul Sand Constance Forslund |
| Cinematography | Walter Lassally |
| Edited by | Ralph Rosenblum |
| Music by | Arthur B. Rubinstein |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Great Bank Hoax is a 1978 American comedy film written and directed by Joseph Jacoby. The film stars Richard Basehart, Ned Beatty, Charlene Dallas, Burgess Meredith, Michael Murphy, Paul Sand and Constance Forslund. The film was released by Warner Bros. on November 1, 1978.[1][2]
Plot
There's intrigue and deception at a small-town bank when it is discovered that an unsuspecting employee (Paul Sand) has embezzled thousands of dollars. Leading bank officers Jack Stutz (Burgess Meredith) and Manny Benchly (Richard Basehart) decide to hide the theft in a seemingly clever plot that will make them even more money. However, when word of the crime gets out, the whole community becomes outraged and gets involved, resulting in plenty of trouble.
Cast
- Richard Basehart as Manny Benchly
- Ned Beatty as Julius Taggart
- Charlene Dallas as Cathy Bonano
- Burgess Meredith as Jack Stutz
- Michael Murphy as Reverend Everett Manigma
- Paul Sand as Richard Smedley
- Constance Forslund as Patricia Allison Potter
- Arthur Godfrey as Major William Bryer Ret.
- John C. Becher as Alex Kaiser
- Guy Le Bow as The Sheriff
- John Lefkowitz as Deputy Bert
- Bibi Osterwald as Sara Pennyworth
- Alek Primrose as Rev. De Verite
- Martha Sherrill as Louise Farthington
- Roy Tatum as Deputy Jason
References
- ^ "The Great Bank Hoax (1977) - Overview". TCM.com. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ^ "The-Great-Bank-Hoax - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
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