The Banker
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The Banker

Don't pay the man. Be the man.

In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.

Drama

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In the 1960s, two entrepreneurs hatch an ingenious business plan to fight for housing integration—and equal access to the American Dream.

Released March 6, 2020

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Language
en
Status
Released
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Top cast

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Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie

Bernard Garrett

Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson

Joe Morris

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

Matt Steiner

Nia Long

Nia Long

Eunice Garrett

Scott Johnson

Scott Johnson

Robert Florance, Jr.

Jessie T. Usher

Jessie T. Usher

Tony Jackson

Colm Meaney

Colm Meaney

Patrick Barker

Paul Ben-Victor

Paul Ben-Victor

Donald Silverthorne

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