The Lady Banker
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion picture |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Founder | Francis Girod |
Key people | Francis Girod (director), Georges Conchon (screenwriter), Ennio Morricone (music) |
| Products | Film |
The Lady Banker (1980), originally titled La Banquière in French, is a drama from France directed by Francis Girod. The screenplay was crafted by both Georges Conchon and Girod. The film features performances by Romy Schneider, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Marie-France Pisier, Claude Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy, Daniel Auteuil, and Thierry Lhermitte. The musical score was created by Ennio Morricone.
Cast
- Romy Schneider portraying Emma Eckhert
- Marie-France Pisier as Colette Lecoudray
- Claude Brasseur in the role of Largué
- Jean-Claude Brialy playing Paul Cisterne
- Jean Carmet as Duvernet
- Jean-Louis Trintignant taking on Horace Vannister
- Jacques Fabbri in the character of Moïse Nathanson
- Daniel Mesguich as Rémy Lecoudray
- Noëlle Chatelet portraying Camille Sowcroft
- Daniel Auteuil in the role of Duclaux
- Thierry Lhermitte as Devoluy
Release
The movie debuted on 27 August 1980, screening in 28 cinemas throughout Paris and its surrounding areas, earning $857,800 during its first week. It was nominated in four categories at the 1981 6th César Awards, although it was ultimately eclipsed by The Last Metro.
Drawing inspiration from the life of French financier Marthe Hanau, the narrative delves into the intersections of wealth and influence in the 1920s.