The Silent Partner
dir. Daryl Duke · 1978
Plot
A bank teller is held up at gun point in his bank. Luckily for him he receives a clue that this is going to occur and diverts most of the cash into his own safety deposit box, leaving only a nominal amount for the crook. The ruse works well, but for the fact that the crook resents the fact that he has been outsmarted. There ensues a terrific battle of wits involving the clever but basically "moral" teller, and the cunning and totally uninhibited bank robber, which involves several other people in ways which cannot be revealed here.
Why watch
"The Silent Partner" is a masterclass in tension and moral complexity, where a bank teller's cleverness becomes both his shield and his curse in a high-stakes game of wits against a ruthless criminal. This film invites viewers into a labyrinth of ethical dilemmas and unexpected twists, making it a gripping watch for those who relish psychological thrillers.