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DRAMA . 2001 . 1h 44m . English . 5.6/10

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"Power. Corruption. Revenge."

The Bank, a world ripe with avarice and corruption, where O'Reilly and his ilk can thrive and honest Aussie battlers lose everything. Enter Jim Doyle a maverick mathematician who has devised a formula to predict the fluctuations of the stock market. When he joins O'Reilly's fold, he must first prove his loyalty to the "greed is good" ethos. Which way will he go? What does he have to hide?

Director Robert Connolly
Starring David Wenham, Anthony LaPaglia, Sibylla Budd
5.6/10
Rating
1h 44m
Runtime
2001
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Power. Corruption. Revenge.

The Bank, a world ripe with avarice and corruption, where O'Reilly and his ilk can thrive and honest Aussie battlers lose everything. Enter Jim Doyle a maverick mathematician who has devised a formula to predict the fluctuations of the stock market. When he joins O'Reilly's fold, he must first prove his loyalty to the "greed is good" ethos. Which way will he go? What does he have to hide?

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Director
The Bank was directed by Robert Connolly.
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Cast
David Wenham stars as Jim Doyle in The Bank.
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Year context
The Bank was released 25 years ago in 2001.
The Bank is a Drama, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 44m.

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STUDIOS (1)

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AWARDS (1)

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AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
2001
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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
104 min (1h 44m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.6/10 (40 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Bank about?
The Bank, a world ripe with avarice and corruption, where O'Reilly and his ilk can thrive and honest Aussie battlers lose everything. Enter Jim Doyle a maverick mathematician who has devised a formula to predict the fluctuations of the stock market. When he joins O'Reilly's fold, he must first prove his loyalty to the "greed is good" ethos. Which way will he go? What does he have to hide?
How long is The Bank?
The Bank has a runtime of 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Who directed The Bank?
The Bank was directed by Robert Connolly.
Who stars in The Bank?
The cast of The Bank includes David Wenham, Anthony LaPaglia, Sibylla Budd, Steve Rodgers, Mitchell Butel.
What is the rating of The Bank?
The Bank has a rating of 5.6 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Thriller

KEYWORDS (3)

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