The Cracksman
“They seek him here... they seek him there... they seek the Cracksman everywhere!”
Synopsis
Ernest Wright's peerless prowess as a locksmith comes to the attention of a tough big-time crook, who feels that the little man would be a valuable asset to his crime kingdom. In order to inveigle him into a series of jobs, he sets up a beautiful hostess as a trap, into which the hapless Ernest inevitably falls..!
Top Cast
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Charlie Drake
Ernest Wright
George Sanders
Guv'nor
Dennis Price
Grantley
Nyree Dawn Porter
Muriel
Eddie Byrne
Johnny Domino
Finlay Currie
Feathers
Percy Herbert
Nosher
Geoffrey Keen
Magistrate
George A. Cooper
Fred
Christopher Rhodes
Mr. King
Patrick Cargill
Museum Guide
Norman Bird
Policeman
Neil McCarthy
Van Gogh
Jack Rodney
Tojo
Ronnie Barker
Yossle
Wanda Ventham
Sandra
Jerold Wells
Chief Prison Officer
Richard Leech
Detective Sergeant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Graham Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Drake
- Original Title
- The Cracksman
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Associated British Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Graham Scott
Charlie Drake, Mike Watts, Lew Schwarz
Harry Waxman
Richard Best
W.A. Whittaker
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Graham Scott
Director
Mike Watts
Writer
W.A. Whittaker
Producer
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Lew Schwarz
Writer
Charlie Drake
Screenplay
Richard Best
Editor
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cracksman
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What is The Cracksman about?
Ernest Wright's peerless prowess as a locksmith comes to the attention of a tough big-time crook, who feels that the little man would be a valuable asset to his crime kingdom. In order to inveigle him into a series of jobs, he sets up a beautiful hostess as a trap, into which the hapless Ernest inevitably falls..!
Who directed The Cracksman?
The Cracksman was directed by Peter Graham Scott.
Who stars in The Cracksman?
The principal cast of The Cracksman includes Charlie Drake, George Sanders, Dennis Price, Nyree Dawn Porter, Eddie Byrne.
When was The Cracksman released and how long is it?
The Cracksman was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Cracksman?
The Cracksman holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).