Crackers(1984)
The Comedy that dreams the impossible scheme!
Crackers Synopsis
Down-and-out Weslake is reduced to minding the counter at a San Francisco pawn shop when he stumbles onto a scheme by some of the boss's disgruntled misfit clients to rob the place. Rather than blow the whistle, however, he insinuates himself as the heist's mastermind.
Crackers (1984) is a action, comedy and crime film directed by Louis Malle, released on February 17, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn and Wallace Shawn. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Louis Malle
- Writers:
- Jeffrey Alan Fiskin
- Producers:
- Edward Lewis
- Cinematographer:
- László Kovács
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $129,268
- Status:
- Released
Crackers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Donald Sutherland
as Westlake
Jack Warden
as Garvey
Sean Penn
as Dillard
Wallace Shawn
as Turtle
Larry Riley
as Boardwalk
Trinidad Silva
as Ramon
Christine Baranski
as Maxine
Charlayne Woodard
as Jasmine
Tasia Valenza
as Maria
- Irwin Corey
Irwin Corey
as Lazzarelli
- Edouard DeSoto
Edouard DeSoto
as Don Fernando
Anna Maria Horsford
as Slam Dunk
Key crew
Directed by Louis Malle, written by Jeffrey Alan Fiskin, produced by Edward Lewis.
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Crackers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 35 ratings.
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Crackers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crackers online?
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Crackers (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Crackers?
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The main cast of Crackers (1984) includes Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn, Wallace Shawn and Larry Riley. The film was directed by Louis Malle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crackers released?
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Crackers was released on February 17, 1984 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Crackers worth watching?
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Crackers (1984) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.