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 byDavid Swann
Written byDavid Swann
Produced byChris Warner
StarringDaniel Kellie
Warren Mitchell
Susan Lyons
Peter Rowsthorn
CinematographyLazlo Baranyai
Edited byKen Sallows
Music byRicky Edwards
Production
company
Sharmill Films
Distributed byBeyond Films
Hollywood Pictures Home Video (VHS)
Release date
July 9, 1998 (Australia)
Running time
92 minutes
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish
Box officeA$1,263,230 (Australia)

Plot

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. To accompany them on the trip, Hilary's boyfriend Bruno (Peter Rowsthorn) and his son Angus (Christopher Chapman) go with them. 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
  • 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

Swann made the film after his successful short Bonza.[2]

Reception

Crackers grossed $1,263,230 at the box office in Australia.[3] The film was re-released on DVD in November 2010.

See also

References
  1. "Crackers (1998)", IMDb
    - Fincina Hopgood, "Family Business", Cinema Papers, June 1998 p36-38, 73
  2. "Interview with David Swann", Signis, 23 June 1998. Accessed 21 November 2012.
  3. Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office Archived 23 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine


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