Vabank II

Vabank II (Vabank II czyli Riposta, 1985) is a Polish crime comedy you can watch online on iFILM. Juliusz Machulski picks up the story of his smooth safecracker Kwinto, with Jan Machulski back in the lead. It's May 1936, and an old grudge comes knocking again.

Banker Kramer did time for robbing his own vault — a heist that Kwinto and his crew quietly staged to frame him. Now Kramer breaks out, plans to vanish into Switzerland with his hidden fortune, but first he wants to settle the score. His revenge nearly lands. Nearly. Kwinto stays a step ahead, springing one more flawless con that leaves his enemy holding nothing.

Everything that made the first film tick is here: a breezy jazz score, lovingly recreated thirties decor, and a plot where brains and timing beat brute force every time. Machulski directs a caper like a poker hand, and the sequel matches the original for wit and polish. It's a treat for anyone who enjoys clever con-artist stories where rooting for the crooks is half the fun. Stream Vabank II (1985) online on iFILM.