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The Banker

  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
41K
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POPULARITY
2,917
517
Samuel L. Jackson, Nia Long, Nicholas Hoult, and Anthony Mackie in The Banker (2020)
'The Banker' centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racially oppressive establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream.
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In the 1960s, two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur.In the 1960s, two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur.In the 1960s, two African-American entrepreneurs hire a working-class white man to pretend to be the head of their business empire while they pose as a janitor and chauffeur.

  • Director
    • George Nolfi
  • Writers
    • Niceole R. Levy
    • George Nolfi
    • David Lewis Smith
  • Stars
    • Anthony Mackie
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Nicholas Hoult
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    41K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,917
    517
    • Director
      • George Nolfi
    • Writers
      • Niceole R. Levy
      • George Nolfi
      • David Lewis Smith
    • Stars
      • Anthony Mackie
      • Samuel L. Jackson
      • Nicholas Hoult
    • 199User reviews
    • 51Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 7 nominations total

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    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 Daniel Johnson
    Scott Daniel Johnson
    • Robert Florance, Jr.
    Jessie T. Usher
    Jessie T. Usher
    • Tony
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Barker
    Paul Ben-Victor
    Paul Ben-Victor
    • Donald Silverthorne
    James DuMont
    James DuMont
    • Senator McClellan
    Taylor Black
    Taylor Black
    • Susie
    Gregory Alan Williams
    Gregory Alan Williams
    • Britton Garrett
    • (as Gregalan Williams)
    Bill Kelly
    Bill Kelly
    • Charles Renault
    Jaylon Gordon
    Jaylon Gordon
    • Bernard Jr. (11 Years Old)
    Michael Harney
    Michael Harney
    • Melvin Belli
    Dave Maldonado
    Dave Maldonado
    • Bank Examiner
    Craig Welzbacher
    Craig Welzbacher
    • Deputy Comptroller Dunn
    Jody Thompson
    Jody Thompson
    • Mr. Reed
    Alonzo Ward
    Alonzo Ward
    • Barbecue Owner
    • Director
      • George Nolfi
    • Writers
      • Niceole R. Levy
      • George Nolfi
      • David Lewis Smith
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews199

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    9Tsantoro-1

    Excellent!

    I love seeing this type of genre pop up. We so desperately need to show our children this kind of American History. Where we were only 50 years ago, and how far we have come. The acting and storytelling was super enjoyable and one for the whole family to watch and discuss.
    8wilbertwwest

    Enjoyable movie to watch

    I am glad that I was able to learn about the story of Bernard Garrett and Joe Morris. This movie was enjoyable to watch and Samuel Jackson and Anthony Mackie are excellent together in this film. Of course it is upsetting to watch the racism of that period continually roadblock and take from Garrett and Morris but, it was much more enjoyable watching their accomplishments. History its what it is...it can't be erased.
    7davy-25795

    Great start, great build up... but then it just...ends

    Samuel L was excellent, it was well acted, it was on mission, the film kind of gripped... then lost that grip with an abrupt ending. Worth the watch though.
    9Jtkt

    Excellent movie, don't bash it because it came out on Apple TV+

    This is a replay of The Morning Show. It got horrible ratings immediately before people even had a chance to watch it just because people love to hate Apple.

    This was a superb movie with fantastic actors, excellent writing and beautiful cinematography. Jackson is fantastic as always but Mackie was powerful as well; the entire cast did a great job. The plot advances at a nice pace and there is a great mix of drama and comedy that keeps the momentum going. The social statement is built into the storyline without bludgeoning you over the head. This is a huge part of US history and it's a story that needed to be told, I say well done
    9richardchambers-06123

    A Must Watch- Yeah Really

    One of those films that has genuine history and a story that needs to be told. But when you tell the story you have to make it interesting enough to make you think I'm glad I saw it and at the same time entertaining enough to keep you interested. I'm pleased to say this ticks all the boxes. Samuel L Jackson is made for a role like this. Just watch it with an open mind and then judge. I don't give 10 out of 10 only on the basis that I've never seen a film that truly deserves it, I'm not sure when that'll be but when I see the film I'll give it hence 9 as it's that good in my opinion.

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    • Trivia
      The film, shooting of which was completed in 2018, was held up for original release in 2019 when one of the producers, Bernard Garret Jr. (son of the main character depicted in the film) whose name has been removed from the credits, was accused of sexual misconduct.
    • Goofs
      In the exterior shots of the prison, just before Joe and Eunice pick up Bernhard, compact remote cameras, razor wire, and one-way glass on the watch-tower, are all visible. No prison in 1968 had such high-tech equipment, which would only become the norm in the late 80s and 90s.
    • Quotes

      Joe Morris: That's what I like about you. You are a good person. Ain't been corrupted by the world yet. Like a child. But, that's gonna change when you get rich.

    • Crazy credits
      On the ending credits, pictures of the real life characters are shown aside the actors/actresses that were depicting them in the movie, plus original pictures related to the story.
    • Soundtracks
      Blue Note Shuffle
      Written and Performed by Mike Goudreau

      Courtesy of Crucial Music Corporation

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    • Release date
      • March 20, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chuyên Gia Tài Chính
    • Filming locations
      • Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Production companies
      • Romulus Entertainment
      • Hyphenate Films
      • Iam21 Entertainment
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,700,000
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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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