The Cracksman(1963)
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The Cracksman 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..!
The Cracksman (1963) is a comedy film directed by Peter Graham Scott, released on January 1, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Charlie Drake, George Sanders, Dennis Price and Nyree Dawn Porter. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Graham Scott
- Writers:
- Mike Watts, Charlie Drake, Lew Schwarz
- Producers:
- W.A. Whittaker
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Waxman
- Production:
- Associated British Picture Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Cracksman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charlie Drake
as Ernest Wright
George Sanders
as Guv'nor
Dennis Price
as Grantley
Nyree Dawn Porter
as Muriel
Eddie Byrne
as Johnny Domino
Finlay Currie
as Feathers
Percy Herbert
as Nosher
Geoffrey Keen
as Magistrate
George A. Cooper
as Fred
Christopher Rhodes
as Mr. King
Patrick Cargill
as Museum Guide
Norman Bird
as Policeman
Key crew
Directed by Peter Graham Scott, written by Mike Watts, Charlie Drake and Lew Schwarz, produced by W.A. Whittaker.
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The Cracksman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Cracksman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Cracksman online?
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The Cracksman (1963) is available to stream on Netflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Cracksman?
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The main cast of The Cracksman (1963) includes Charlie Drake, George Sanders, Dennis Price, Nyree Dawn Porter and Eddie Byrne. The film was directed by Peter Graham Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Cracksman released?
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The Cracksman was released on January 1, 1963 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Cracksman worth watching?
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The Cracksman (1963) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.