The Great Bank Hoax (1977): Cast
The Great Bank Hoax is a 1977 comedy directed by Joseph Jacoby, starring Burgess Meredith as Jack Stutz, Ned Beatty and Michael Murphy. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Joseph Jacoby
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Great Bank Hoax About?
The premise of The Great Bank Hoax without spoilers.
When the town’s most respected citizens uncover that the local bank’s officers have been siphoning off its funds, they decide to take matters into their own hands. Banding together, they plot to rob the very institution that betrayed them, turning the tables on the corrupt officials.
The Great Bank Hoax Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- bank
- place in title
- written by director
- shortage in the books
- embezzlement
- bank examiner
- embezzlement disguised as robbery
- parade
- bingo
- hiding place under floor
- sheriff
- deputy
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- bank robbery
- stacks of cash
- town
- small town thieves
- heist
- independent film
The Great Bank Hoax Cast & Characters
Burgess Meredith leads the cast as Jack Stutz, with Ned Beatty as Julius Taggart and Michael Murphy as Reverend Everett Manigma. Directed by Joseph Jacoby; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Joseph Jacoby
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Burgess Meredith as Jack Stutz -
Ned Beatty as Julius Taggart -
Michael Murphy as Reverend Everett Manigma -
Richard Basehart as Manny Benchly
Also Starring in The Great Bank Hoax
· 11 more- Paul Sand Richard Smedley
- Bibi Osterwald Sara Pennysworth
- Arthur Godfrey Maj. Bryer (Ret.)
- John C. Becher Alex Kaiser
- Constance Forslund Patricia Potter
- Roy Tatum Deputy Jason
- Charlene Dallas Cathy Bonano
- Martha Sherrill Louise Farthington
- Guy Le Bow The Sheriff
- John Lefkowitz Deputy Bert
- Alek Primrose Rev. DeVerite
Cars in The Great Bank Hoax
37 cars on screen, including the 1967 Mercury Cougar and the 1966 Plymouth Fury.
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1967 Mercury Cougar Important role -
1966 Plymouth Fury Important role -
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne Minor role -
1961 Chevrolet S-Series Minor role
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The Great Bank Hoax FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Great Bank Hoax, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Great Bank Hoax?
The Great Bank Hoax runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Great Bank Hoax released?
The Great Bank Hoax was released on September 6, 1977.
Who directed The Great Bank Hoax?
The Great Bank Hoax was directed by Joseph Jacoby.
Who is in the cast of The Great Bank Hoax?
The Great Bank Hoax stars Burgess Meredith as Jack Stutz, Ned Beatty as Julius Taggart and Michael Murphy as Reverend Everett Manigma, among 15 credited actors.
Does The Great Bank Hoax have a post-credit scene?
No. The Great Bank Hoax has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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