The Great Bank Hoax
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.
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| Directed by | Joseph Jacoby |
| Produced by | Joseph Jacoby Ralph Rosenblum |
| Written by | Joseph Jacoby |
| Starring | Richard Basehart Ned Beatty Charlene Dallas Burgess Meredith Michael Murphy Paul Sand Constance Forslund |
| Music by | Arthur B. Rubinstein |
| Cinematography | Walter Lassally |
| Edited by | Ralph Rosenblum |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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
Production
The film was financed by Georgia investors and filmed in Madison, Georgia. Warner Bros. picked the film up for US distribution.[1]
It was previously known as Remember Those Poker-Playing Monkeys and Shenanigans.[1]
Release
The film was screened at the 1977 Deauville American Film Festival and the Virgin Islands Film Festival. Its premiere was in Atlanta, Georgia under the title The Great Georgia Bank Hoax.[1]
References
- Lucchese, Sam (December 5, 1978). Written at Atlanta. "Atlanta Not Openly Identifying Anyone With 'Georgia Bank Hoax'". Variety. New York (published December 6, 1978). p. 6.