Bank Shot (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1974, Bank Shot is a comedy and crime film directed by Gower Champion, running about 83 minutes. “Criminal Masterminds? Don't Bank On It.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bank temporarily housed in a mobile home while a new building is built, looks like an easy target to break into. On the other hand, why not steal the whole bank, and rob it in a safer location.
Who’s in it. Bank Shot stars George C. Scott as Walter Upjohn Ballentine, Joanna Cassidy as Eleonora, Sorrell Booke as Al G. Karp and Clifton James as Bulldog Streiger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Bank Shot has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bank Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bank Shot tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bank Shot (1974)?
- In US, Bank Shot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bank Shot worth watching?
- Bank Shot holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bank Shot?
- Bank Shot stars George C. Scott, Joanna Cassidy, Sorrell Booke, Clifton James and Bob Balaban.
- When was Bank Shot released?
- Bank Shot was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.