The Lady Banker

Set in Paris during the 1920s, this drama comedy follows Emma Eckhert, a woman from modest origins who rises to power in the male-dominated world of high finance. By offering high interest rates, she gains significant popularity among small savers and manages both a bank and a financial newspaper. However, her unconventional private life and provocative habits create friction with conservative rivals. At the height of her success, these opponents use a political and financial conspiracy to bring about her downfall.

The film was directed by Francis Girod, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Georges Conchon. This project was the first of three films directed by Girod, followed by Descent Into Hell and The Misanthrope. The movie stars Romy Schneider in the lead role as Emma Eckhert, alongside Marie-France Pisier, Claude Brasseur, Jean-Claude Brialy, Jean Carmet, and Jean-Louis Trintignant. A total of 46 actors are credited in the production.

Audience reception for the film is mixed. On IMDb, it holds a rating of 6.2/10 based on 905 votes, while on TMDB, it has a lower score of 5.3/10 from 43 votes.