The Great Bank Hoax

The Great Bank Hoax

God Bless America. But grab what you can, just in case.

1978 · 87 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

When the prominent citizens of a small town discover that the officers of the local bank have been embezzling money from it, they decide to rob the bank themselves.

Directed by Joseph Jacoby · Written by Joseph Jacoby

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