Crackers
“Just your average bunch of biscuits!”
Synopsis
Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.
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Aussie Movie "Crackers", Ohhh I'm Shitting Myself......
Type: Clip • Published 2013-05-23
Top Cast
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Joey Dredge
Peter Rowsthorn
Bruno
Susan Lyons
Hilary Dredge
Terry Gill
Jack Hall
Maggie King
Violet 'Vi' Hall
Valerie Bader
Aunt Dottie
Warren Mitchell
Albert Hall
Christopher Chapman
Angus
Louise Siversen
Teacher
Ross Williams
Vice Principal
Rainey Carah
Driver
Tom Coltraine
Driver's Companion
Kirsty Child
Charge Nurse
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Swann
- Screenplay & Story
- David Swann, Max Dann, John Thomson, Chris Warner
- Original Score
- Ricky Edwards
- Original Title
- Crackers
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Australian Film Corporation, Trout Films, Beyond Films, Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Swann
David Swann, Max Dann, John Thomson, Chris Warner
Ricky Edwards
László Baranyai
Ken Sallows
Chris Warner
Department Leadership Roster
David Swann
Director
David Swann
Writer
Chris Warner
Producer
László Baranyai
Director of Photography
Ken Sallows
Editor
Tracy Watt
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crackers
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What is Crackers about?
Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.
Who directed Crackers?
Crackers was directed by David Swann.
Who stars in Crackers?
The principal cast of Crackers includes Daniel Kellie, Peter Rowsthorn, Susan Lyons, Terry Gill, Maggie King.
When was Crackers released and how long is it?
Crackers was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
How much did Crackers make at the box office?
Crackers grossed $1.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Crackers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crackers was composed by Ricky Edwards.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Crackers?
Crackers holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).