Cracking Up (1977): Cast
Cracking Up is a 1977 sci-fi comedy directed by Rowby Goren and Chuck Staley, starring Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Directors
- Rowby Goren and Chuck Staley
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Comedy Jam Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cracking Up About?
The premise of Cracking Up without spoilers.
Imagine a 9.7‑magnitude earthquake hitting the Los Angeles region; “Cracking Up” explores that scenario with a comedic twist. The film strings together a series of original skits performed by the cast, each riffing on the fallout of this hypothetical disaster, turning catastrophe into humor.
Cracking Up Themes & Keywords
· 7 tags- sketch comedy movie
- parody comedy
- earthquake
- absurd humor
- sketch comedy
- spoof
- independent film
Cracking Up Cast & Characters
Fred Willard leads the cast, with Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. Directed by Rowby Goren and Chuck Staley; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Rowby Goren
- Co-director Chuck Staley
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Fred Willard -
Michael McKean -
Harry Shearer - Phil Proctor as Walter Concrete
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Cracking Up FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cracking Up, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cracking Up?
Cracking Up runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Cracking Up released?
Cracking Up was released on July 1, 1977.
Who directed Cracking Up?
Cracking Up was directed by Rowby Goren and Chuck Staley.
Who is in the cast of Cracking Up?
Cracking Up stars Fred Willard, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer, among 15 credited actors.
Does Cracking Up have a post-credit scene?
No. Cracking Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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