The Great Bank Robbery
Synopsis
A motley group of phony church leaders attempts to rob a bank controlled by brothers in 1880's Texas.
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The Great Bank Robbery - ClipOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-10-17
Top Cast
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Zero Mostel
Rev. Pious Blue
Kim Novak
Sister Lyda Kebanov (forger)
Clint Walker
Ranger Ben Quick
Claude Akins
Slade
Akim Tamiroff
Papa (Juan's father)
Larry Storch
Juan
John Anderson
Mayor Kincaid
Sam Jaffe
Brother Lilac Bailey (art forger)
Mako
Secret Agent Fong
Elisha Cook Jr.
Jeb
Ruth Warrick
Mrs. Applebee
John Fiedler
Brother Dismas Ostracorn - Explosives
John Larch
Sheriff of Friendly
Peter Whitney
Brother Jordan Cass - Tunneling
Norman Alden
The Great Gregory - Balloonist
Grady Sutton
Rev. Simms
Bill Zuckert
Ranger Commander (as William Zuckert)
Bob Steele
First Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
Freeport, Warner-7 Arts Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hy Averback
- Screenplay & Story
- William Peter Blatty
- Original Score
- Nelson Riddle
- Original Title
- The Great Bank Robbery
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hy Averback
William Peter Blatty, Frank O'Rourke
Nelson Riddle
Fred J. Koenekamp
Gene Milford
Richard Freed, Malcolm Stuart
Department Leadership Roster
Hy Averback
Director
William Peter Blatty
Screenplay
Richard Freed
Producer
Malcolm Stuart
Producer
Nelson Riddle
Original Music Composer
Gene Milford
Editor
Fred J. Koenekamp
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Bank Robbery
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Great Bank Robbery about?
A motley group of phony church leaders attempts to rob a bank controlled by brothers in 1880's Texas.
Who directed The Great Bank Robbery?
The Great Bank Robbery was directed by Hy Averback.
Who stars in The Great Bank Robbery?
The principal cast of The Great Bank Robbery includes Zero Mostel, Kim Novak, Clint Walker, Claude Akins, Akim Tamiroff.
When was The Great Bank Robbery released and how long is it?
The Great Bank Robbery was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Great Bank Robbery?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Great Bank Robbery was composed by Nelson Riddle.
Is The Great Bank Robbery based on a book or true story?
The Great Bank Robbery is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank O'Rourke".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Great Bank Robbery?
The Great Bank Robbery holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).