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The Banker

  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
27K
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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.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
27K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George Nolfi
  • Writers
    • Niceole R. Levy(screenplay by)
    • George Nolfi(screenplay by)
    • David Lewis Smith(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Mackie
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Nicholas Hoult
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Nolfi
  • Writers
    • Niceole R. Levy(screenplay by)
    • George Nolfi(screenplay by)
    • David Lewis Smith(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Anthony Mackie
    • Samuel L. Jackson
    • Nicholas Hoult
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 185User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 8 nominations

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    Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie in The Banker (2020)
    Samuel L. Jackson, Nicholas Hoult, and Anthony Mackie in The Banker (2020)
    Samuel L. Jackson, Nia Long, Nicholas Hoult, and Anthony Mackie in The Banker (2020)
    Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie in The Banker (2020)
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    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Bernard Garrettas Bernard Garrett
    Samuel L. Jackson
    Samuel L. Jackson
    • Joe Morrisas Joe Morris
    Nicholas Hoult
    Nicholas Hoult
    • Matt Steineras Matt Steiner
    Nia Long
    Nia Long
    • Eunice Garrettas Eunice Garrett
    Scott Daniel Johnson
    Scott Daniel Johnson
    • Robert Florance, Jr.as Robert Florance, Jr.
    Jessie T. Usher
    Jessie T. Usher
    • Tonyas Tony
    Colm Meaney
    Colm Meaney
    • Barkeras Barker
    Paul Ben-Victor
    Paul Ben-Victor
    • Donald Silverthorneas Donald Silverthorne
    James DuMont
    James DuMont
    • Senator McClellanas Senator McClellan
    Taylor Black
    Taylor Black
    • Susieas Susie
    Gregory Alan Williams
    Gregory Alan Williams
    • Britton Garrettas Britton Garrett
    • (as Gregalan Williams)
    Bill Kelly
    Bill Kelly
    • Charles Renaultas Charles Renault
    Jaylon Gordon
    Jaylon Gordon
    • Bernard Jr. (11 Years Old)as Bernard Jr. (11 Years Old)
    Michael Harney
    Michael Harney
    • Melvin Bellias Melvin Belli
    David Maldonado
    David Maldonado
    • Bank Examineras Bank Examiner
    • (as Dave Maldonado)
    Craig Welzbacher
    Craig Welzbacher
    • Deputy Comptroller Dunnas Deputy Comptroller Dunn
    Jody Thompson
    Jody Thompson
    • Mr. Reedas Mr. Reed
    Alonzo Ward
    Alonzo Ward
    • Barbecue Owneras Barbecue Owner
    • Director
      • George Nolfi
    • Writers
      • Niceole R. Levy(screenplay by)
      • George Nolfi(screenplay by)
      • David Lewis Smith(screenplay by) (story by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Anthony Mackie) and Joe Morris (Samuel L. Jackson) devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racist establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream. Along with Garrett's wife Eunice (Nia Long), they train a working class white man, Matt Steiner (Nicholas Hoult), to pose as the rich and privileged face of their burgeoning real estate and banking empire - while Garrett and Morris pose as a janitor and a chauffeur. Their success ultimately draws the attention of the federal government, which threatens everything the four have built.
    • agitprop
    • release from prison
    • bank fraud
    • eavesdropping
    • wedding picture
    • 88 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Don't Pay the Man. Be the Man.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 on appeal for some strong language including a sexual reference and racial epithets, and smoking throughout
    • Parents guide
      • Add content advisory

    Did you know

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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
      Gross annual income is calculated from actual leased units. There is no need to adjust for the vacancy rate. So, the valuation of the property in Bernard's question will be $880,000, not $800,000.
    • 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

    User reviews185

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Great Story - Very enjoyable
    Really enjoyed watching this. A good story very well acted and directed.

    The movie had a good pace and never felt rushed or laboured.

    If you liked Green Book and Hidden Figures you will enjoy this.
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    • cafc1947
    • Mar 20, 2020

    Details

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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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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,700,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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