Vabank (1981): cast, story & where to watch

1981 · Film · ★ 7.6

Vabank poster

Released in 1981, Vabank is a comedy and crime film directed by Juliusz Machulski, running about 104 minutes.

What it’s about. October 1934. Poland. Famous bank robber Kwinto decided to quit his dangerous criminal job, but after his friend's death, he changed his mind and organized a burglary of famous and well protected bank which belonged to his former partner in crime, backstabbing and double-crossing Kramer. Kwinto designs a clever plan not to only rob the Kramer's bank but to make it look like Kramer himself did it.

Who’s in it. Vabank stars Jan Machulski as Henryk Kwinto, Leonard Pietraszak as Gustaw Kramer, Witold Pyrkosz as J.J. Duńczyk and Jacek Chmielnik as "Moks", among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Vabank has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Vabank page.

If you liked it. Fans of Vabank tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Vabank (1981)?
In US, Vabank is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Vabank worth watching?
Vabank holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Vabank?
Vabank stars Jan Machulski, Leonard Pietraszak, Witold Pyrkosz, Jacek Chmielnik and Krzysztof Kiersznowski.
When was Vabank released?
Vabank was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.