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The Banker

The Banker

Drama · 2020

In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.

Movie details

The Banker

“Don't pay the man. Be the man.”

2020 Drama 2h 0m

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TMDB

7.6 / 10

Community rating

In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

George Nolfi

Written by

Stan Younger · Brad Kane · George Nolfi · Niceole R. Levy

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Bernard Garrett

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Joe Morris

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Matt Steiner

Nia Long

Nia Long

Eunice Garrett

Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson

Robert Florance, Jr.

Jessie T. Usher

Jessie T. Usher

Tony Jackson

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Patrick Barker

Court is in session

Put The Banker on trial.

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The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.