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The Resistance Banker

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2018 | 124 min | War, Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved Schindler's List or Inglourious Basterds, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 4 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • It's in Dutch, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

In the occupied Netherlands during World War II, banker Walraven van Hall is asked to use his financial contacts to help the Dutch resistance. With his brother Gijs, he comes up with a risky plan to take out huge loans and use the money to finance the Resistance.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $4 million worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joram Lürsen

  • Barry AtsmaWalraven van Hall
  • Jacob DerwigGijsbert van Hall
  • Pierre BokmaMeinoud Rost van Tonningen
  • Götz SchubertFriedrich Viebahn
  • Fockeline OuwerkerkTilly van Hall
  • Raymond ThiryVan den Berg
  • Jaap SpijkersCornelis Ritter
  • Tjebbo GerritsmaHenri Termeulen
  • Peter JordanHerbert Oelschlägel
  • Matteo van der GrijnHuub van Schie