Top Cast
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Peter Lorre
Colonel Gimpy
Brian Donlevy
Ace Martin
Helen Wood
Ruth Franklin
Ralph Morgan
John R. Flemyng
Thomas Beck
Joe Randall
Kay Linaker
Mrs. Fleming
Lester Matthews
Sidney Grant
Earle Foxe
Operative #30
J. Carrol Naish
Operative #77
Gloria Roy
Operative #16
Oscar Apfel
Alfred Knuxton
Paul Stanton
Daniel D. Harrington
Howard Hickman
Major White
Lynn Bari
Office Worker (uncredited)
Madge Bellamy
Secretary (uncredited)
William Benedict
Bunky, Office Boy (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm St. Clair
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Kenyon, Sam Mintz
- Original Title
- Crack-Up
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm St. Clair
Charles Kenyon, Sam Mintz
Barney McGill
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm St. Clair
Director
Charles Kenyon
Writer
Sam Mintz
Writer
Barney McGill
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crack-Up
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Crack-Up about?
Betrayal and espionage abound as an experimental aircraft is readied for its maiden voyage.
Who directed Crack-Up?
Crack-Up was directed by Malcolm St. Clair.
Who stars in Crack-Up?
The principal cast of Crack-Up includes Peter Lorre, Brian Donlevy, Helen Wood, Ralph Morgan, Thomas Beck.
When was Crack-Up released and how long is it?
Crack-Up was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crack-Up?
Crack-Up holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).