The Silent Partner
The Silent Partner

The Silent Partner

1978Movie102 minEnglish

Toronto, Canada. A few days before Christmas, Miles Cullen, a bored teller working at a bank branch located in a shopping mall, accidentally learns that the place is about to be robbed when he finds a disconcerting note on one of the counters.

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IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes88%
Director: Daryl DukeGenres: Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A bank teller discovers that a colleague is stealing money from the bank, and decides to steal the money himself before the thief can. This sets off a dangerous cat-and-mouse game between the two men, as the teller tries to outsmart the increasingly desperate and violent thief, who is also a ruthless criminal kingpin.

Critical Reception

The Silent Partner was met with generally positive reviews, praised for its suspenseful plot, strong performances, and dark humor. Critics appreciated its intelligent script and the effective portrayal of the escalating conflict between the two protagonists. Audiences also responded well to the thriller elements and the moral ambiguity presented.

What Reviewers Say

  • A tightly plotted and suspenseful thriller with excellent performances.
  • Christopher Plummer is chillingly effective as the villain.
  • The film successfully balances tension with dark, witty moments.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available, audience reception generally aligns with critical praise, highlighting the film's engaging suspense and memorable performances.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a straightforward crime thriller, but the filmmakers decided to inject more dark humor and psychological depth, significantly enhancing its appeal.

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Steve

Steve

The Silent Partner (1978) filmnoiroftheweek.com Is The Silent Partner the best Canadian crime film? That's a bit of a joke because I can't think of any other Canadian crime film. I first discovered the movie about 5 years ago. I'm ...