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Crackers is a Christmas-themed Australian comedy film starring Daniel Kellie, Susan Lyons and Peter Rowsthorn. It was released on 9 July 1998 by Beyond Films. It was written and directed by David Swann.[1]

Crackers
Directed by	David Swann
Written by	David Swann
Produced by	Chris Warner
Starring	Daniel Kellie Warren Mitchell Susan Lyons Peter Rowsthorn
Cinematography	Lazlo Baranyai
Edited by	Ken Sallows
Music by	Ricky Edwards
Production company	Sharmill Films
Distributed by	Beyond Films Hollywood Pictures Home Video (VHS)
Release date	1998 (1998)
Running time	92 minutes
Country	Australia
Language	English
Box office	A$1,263,230 (Australia)

Plot

During the Christmas holidays, Hilary Dredge (Susan Lyons) and her son, Joey (Daniel Kellie), travel into the suburbs to spend Christmas with Joey's grandparents. To accompany them on the trip, Hilary's boyfriend Bruno (Peter Rowsthorn) and his son Angus (Christopher Chapman) go with them. Joey does not like Bruno because of his relationship with his mother. Joey and Angus have a violent rivalry with each other because of this, as Angus is unimpressed when Joey shows disrespect to his father.

Cast

• Daniel Kellie as Joey Dredge
• Susan Lyons as Hilary Dredge
• Peter Rowsthorn as Bruno
• Warren Mitchell as Albert Hall
• Christopher Chapman as Angus
• Terry Gill as Jack Hall
• Valerie Bader as Aunt Dottie
• Maggie King as Violet 'Vi' Hall
• Louis Siversen as Teacher #1
• Ross Williams as Vice Principal
• Rainey Carah as Driver #1

Production

Swann made the film after his successful short Bonza.[2]

Reception

Crackers grossed $1,263,230 at the box office in Australia.[3] The film was re-released on DVD in November 2010.

See also

• Cinema of Australia

References

External links

• Crackers at IMDb
• Crackers at Rotten Tomatoes
• Crackers at Oz Movies

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