Crackers (1998 film)
Crackers is a Christmas-themed Australian comedy film starring Daniel Kellie, Susan Lyons and Peter Rowsthorn. It was released on 9 July 1998 by Beyond Films. It was written and directed by David Swann.[1]
| Crackers | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Swann |
| Written by | David Swann |
| Produced by | Chris Warner |
| Starring | Daniel Kellie Warren Mitchell Susan Lyons Peter Rowsthorn |
| Cinematography | Lazlo Baranyai |
| Edited by | Ken Sallows |
| Music by | Ricky Edwards |
Production company | Sharmill Films |
| Distributed by | Beyond Films Hollywood Pictures Home Video (VHS) |
Release date | July 9, 1998 (Australia) |
Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | A$1,263,230 (Australia) |
Plot edit
During the Christmas holidays, Hilary Dredge (Susan Lyons) and her son, Joey (Daniel Kellie), travel into the suburbs to spend Christmas with Joey's grandparents. Accompanying them on the trip are Hilary's boyfriend Bruno (Peter Rowsthorn) and his son Angus (Christopher Chapman). Joey does not like Bruno because of his relationship with his mother. Joey and Angus have a violent rivalry with each other because of this, as Angus is unimpressed when Joey shows disrespect to his father.
Cast edit
- Daniel Kellie as Joey Dredge
- Susan Lyons as Hilary Dredge
- Peter Rowsthorn as Bruno
- Warren Mitchell as Albert Hall
- Christopher Chapman as Angus
- Terry Gill as Jack Hall
- Valerie Bader as Aunt Dottie
- Maggie King as Violet 'Vi' Hall
- Louise Siversen as Teacher #1
- Ross Williams as Vice Principal
- Rainey Carah as Driver #1
Production edit
Swann made the film after his successful short Bonza.[2]
Reception edit
Crackers grossed $1,263,230 at the box office in Australia.[3] The film was re-released on DVD in November 2010.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Crackers (1998)", IMDb
- Fincina Hopgood, "Family Business", Cinema Papers, June 1998 p36-38, 73 - ^ "Interview with David Swann", Signis, 23 June 1998. Accessed 21 November 2012.
- ^ Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
External links edit
- Crackers at IMDb
- Crackers at Rotten Tomatoes
- Crackers at Oz Movies