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The Bank

Play trailer Poster for The Bank 2002,  1h 43m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 65% 34 Reviews Tomatometer 71% 1,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
65% Tomatometer 34 Reviews 71% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
Jim Doyle is a mathematical prodigy trying to concoct a way of foreseeing stock market collapses. He's approached by Centabank CEO Simon O'Reilly, who is eager to co-opt Doyle's potential breakthrough. As an employee of Centabank, Jim works toward his goal, while Simon is under pressure from the board of directors. Meanwhile, a working-class couple with a vendetta pursues legal action against the bank. Inevitably, corruption soon rears its ugly head.
The Bank

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Critics Consensus

This thriller puts an intriguing premise to good use.

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Jonathan Rosenbaum Chicago Reader Mar 23, 2010
A hokey but highly entertaining tale of corporate greed that should be especially satisfying if you're pissed off at big business. Go to Full Review
Ty Burr Boston Globe Jan 31, 2003
2.5/4
It looks to be something less than the sum of its quite interesting parts. Go to Full Review
Kevin Thomas Los Angeles Times Jan 3, 2003
2.5/5
As it is, the film takes too long to become truly compelling. It could have benefited from a shot of good old Hollywood pizazz. Go to Full Review
Caffeinated Clint Moviehole Sep 5, 2008
3/5
An excellent thriller with two bravura performances Go to Full Review
Doris Toumarkine Film Journal International Mar 1, 2007
Connolly has coaxed terrific performances from all his players. Go to Full Review
Chuck O'Leary Fantastica Daily Oct 21, 2005
2/5
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Synopsis Jim Doyle is a mathematical prodigy trying to concoct a way of foreseeing stock market collapses. He's approached by Centabank CEO Simon O'Reilly, who is eager to co-opt Doyle's potential breakthrough. As an employee of Centabank, Jim works toward his goal, while Simon is under pressure from the board of directors. Meanwhile, a working-class couple with a vendetta pursues legal action against the bank. Inevitably, corruption soon rears its ugly head.
Director
Robert Connolly
Producer
John Maynard
Screenwriter
Robert Connolly
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2002, Original
Release Date (DVD)
May 27, 2014
Runtime
1h 43m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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