The Great Bank Robbery (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1969, The Great Bank Robbery is a comedy and western film directed by Hy Averback, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. A motley group of phony church leaders attempts to rob a bank controlled by brothers in 1880's Texas.
Who’s in it. The Great Bank Robbery stars Zero Mostel as Rev. Pious Blue, Kim Novak as Sister Lyda Kebanov (forger), Clint Walker as Ranger Ben Quick and Claude Akins as Slade, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Great Bank Robbery has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Great Bank Robbery page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Great Bank Robbery tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Great Bank Robbery (1969)?
- In US, The Great Bank Robbery is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Great Bank Robbery worth watching?
- The Great Bank Robbery holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Great Bank Robbery?
- The Great Bank Robbery stars Zero Mostel, Kim Novak, Clint Walker, Claude Akins and Akim Tamiroff.
- When was The Great Bank Robbery released?
- The Great Bank Robbery was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.