The Great Bank Hoax
1978, English. Directed by Joseph Jacoby.
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When the prominent citizens of a small town discover that the officers of the local bank have been embezzling money from it, they decide to rob the bank themselves.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Joseph JacobyDirector
- Richard BasehartManny Benchly
- Ned BeattyJulius Taggart
- Charlene DallasCathy Bonano
- Burgess MeredithJack Stutz
- Michael MurphyReverend Everett Manigma
- Paul SandRichard Smedley
- Constance ForslundPatricia Potter
- Arthur GodfreyMaj. Bryer (Ret.)
- John C. BecherAlex Kaiser
- Guy Le BowThe Sheriff
- John LefkowitzDeputy Bert
- Bibi OsterwaldSara Pennysworth
Details
- Released
- 1 November 1978
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joseph Jacoby
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The Great Bank Hoax runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
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Which OTT platform is The Great Bank Hoax on?
The Great Bank Hoax isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Bank Hoax?
If you liked The Great Bank Hoax, try Fun with Dick and Jane, Two-Way Stretch, The League of Gentlemen.
Who directed The Great Bank Hoax?
The Great Bank Hoax (1978) was directed by Joseph Jacoby and stars Richard Basehart, Ned Beatty, Charlene Dallas.