Frontline - S03E21: Breaking the Bank

Name: Breaking the Bank
Genre: Documentary, News
Released: 1985-05-28
Duration: 55 min

May 28, 1985Documentary, NewsSeason 3, Episode 21

In 1984, there were more bank failures in the US than at any time since the Great Depression. Correspondent Judy Woodruff investigates one of the largest banks that failed, Penn Square in Oklahoma City, and another which nearly failed, Continental Illinois in Chicago, to examine the implications on the nation's banking system.

Cast: Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff

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Frontline S03E21 Synopsis

Stream Frontline "Breaking the Bank" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1985-05-28, this episode is part of Season 3 of Frontline. Featuring performances from Will Lyman, Judy Woodruff among the cast. As part of this Documentary and News series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In 1984, there were more bank failures in the US than at any time since the Great Depression. Correspondent Judy Woodruff investigates one of the largest banks that failed, Penn Square in Oklahoma City, and another which nearly failed, Continental Il...