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Crackers (1998) (DVD) (*)

$21.99

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 0 )

Running Time:
88 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 1998 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
David Swann

Written By:
David Swann

Actors:
Warren Mitchell ..... Albert Hall
Peter Rowsthorn ..... Bruno
Susan Lyons ..... Hilary Dredge
Daniel Kellie ..... Joey Dredge
Terry Gill ..... Jack Hall
Maggie King ..... Violet 'Vi' Hall
Valerie Bader ..... Aunt Dottie
Christopher Chapman ..... Angus
Louise Siversen ..... Teacher
Ross Williams ..... Vice Principal
Rainey Carah ..... Driver
Tom Coltraine ..... Driver's Companion
Russell Allan ..... Semi Driver
Jonathon Brooks ..... Muscly Skinhead
Philip Reilley ..... Fat Skinhead

Synopsis:

Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery - yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family. Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in troubleagain. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his fathers death and hates his mothers 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, Joeys life changes. Between barbequing 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.

David Swann directed this Australian Christmas comedy told from the point of view of bright 12-year-old Joey Dredge (Daniel Kellie). After the accidental death of his father, Joey resents Bruno (Peter Rowsthorn), the new boyfriend of his mother, Hilary Dredge (Susan Lyons), and he has an equal dislike for Bruno's son Angus (Christopher Chapman). Friction is certain to erupt when this group gathers for the Christmas holiday with Hilary's parents -- conservative Jack (Terry Gill) and Vi Hall Maggie King). Also present is Vi's sister, the vulgar, chain-smoking Aunt Dottie (Valerie Bader). Adding to the stress is the surprise arrival of Jack's elderly and long-estranged father, Albert Hall (Warren Mitchell), who did prison time. With scarce sleeping quarters available, Joey is dismayed to learn he must share the toolshed with Albert. However, a close friendship begins to develop between the boy and the eccentric old-timer.

It's Christmas, and Hilary and her son, Joey are going to visit her parents in the suburbs. Not only are they up for the problems between Joey and Hilary's boyfriend and his son, but they also face problems faced by other members of this Australian extended family.

This product was added to our catalog on Saturday 29 March, 2014.