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Crackers

"The Comedy that dreams the impossible scheme!"

February 17, 1984 1h 38m 4.5/10 (32 votes)

Originally released in 1984. Crackers is a action/comedy film. directed by Louis Malle.

Starring Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, and Sean Penn

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 17, 1984 41 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 4.5/10 Mixed (32 votes)
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Budget $12M Production budget
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Box Office $129.3K 0.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$12,000,000
Revenue
$129,268

Production Companies

  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crackers about?

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 blo...

Who directed Crackers?

Crackers was directed by Louis Malle.

How long is Crackers?

Crackers has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was Crackers released?

Crackers was released on February 17, 1984 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Crackers?

The main cast of Crackers includes Donald Sutherland, Jack Warden, Sean Penn, Wallace Shawn, Larry Riley.