The Cracksman (1963)
They seek him here... they seek him there... they seek the Cracksman everywhere!
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..!
Director: Peter Graham Scott
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: January 1, 1963
Cast
- Charlie Drake - Ernest Wright
- George Sanders - Guv'nor
- Dennis Price - Grantley
- Nyree Dawn Porter - Muriel
- Eddie Byrne - Johnny Domino
- Finlay Currie - Feathers
- Percy Herbert - Nosher
- Geoffrey Keen - Magistrate
- George A. Cooper - Fred
- Christopher Rhodes - Mr. King
Screenplay
- Mike Watts
- Charlie Drake (Screenplay)
- Lew Schwarz
Cinematography: Harry Waxman
Editing: Richard Best
Production: Associated British Picture Corporation
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: de
Keywords
locksmith, crook
More Films by Director: Peter Graham Scott
More Films in Genre: Comedy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cracksman about?
- 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..!
- Who directed The Cracksman?
- The Cracksman was directed by Peter Graham Scott.
- Who stars in The Cracksman?
- The Cracksman stars Charlie Drake, George Sanders, Dennis Price, Nyree Dawn Porter, Eddie Byrne, Finlay Currie.
- How long is The Cracksman?
- The Cracksman has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Cracksman?
- The Cracksman is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Cracksman produced?
- The Cracksman was produced in United Kingdom.