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Get Cracking

"George joins the Home Guard and saves the day with his secret weapon!"

May 17, 1943 1h 36m 6.5/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1943. Get Cracking is a comedy/war film. directed by Marcel Varnel.

Starring George Formby, Dinah Sheridan, and Edward Rigby

Synopsis

Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah Sheridan, Ronald Shiner and George Formby. It was produced by Marcel Varnel, Ben Henry and Columbia (British) Productions. This comedy explores the wayward rivalry between mechanic and Home Guard Lance Corporal George Singleton (George Formby) and an adversary also in the Home Guard (Ronald Shiner). When the rival Home Guard units of Major Wallop and Minor Wallop are sent on battle manoeuvres, George Singleton (Formby) launches his own unique style of commando raid against neighbouring Major Wallop to steal a Vickers machine gun. The raid fails and Singleton loses his Lance Corporal's stripe, so he and a little evacuee girl named Irene (Vera Frances) decide to fall back on 'Plan B' - to build their very own tank.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 17, 1943 82 years ago
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Runtime 1h 36m 96 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Columbia Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Get Cracking about?

Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah Sheridan, Ronald Shiner and George Formby. It was produced by Marcel Varnel, Ben Henry and Columbia (Bri...

Who directed Get Cracking?

Get Cracking was directed by Marcel Varnel.

How long is Get Cracking?

Get Cracking has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).

When was Get Cracking released?

Get Cracking was released on May 17, 1943 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Get Cracking?

The main cast of Get Cracking includes George Formby, Dinah Sheridan, Edward Rigby, Ronald Shiner, Frank Pettingell.