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Short animated crime film

Lackadaisy (2023): Cast & Plot

Lackadaisy (2023) movie poster

Lackadaisy is a 2023 short animated crime film directed by Fable Siegel, starring Michael Kovach as Rocky Rickaby (voice), Belsheber Rusape and Lisa Reimold. It is inspired by Lackadaisy, Volume 1 by Tracy Butler. It runs 28 minutes.

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Lackadaisy (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
28 min
Director
Fable Siegel
Genres
Animation , Crime
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lackadaisy About?

The premise of Lackadaisy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

It’s 1927 and Prohibition is the law of the land. For Rocky, Freckle and Ivy, the night shifts are never dull.

Lackadaisy Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • anthropomorphic cat
  • cat
  • speakeasy
  • shootout
  • prohibition era
  • year 1927
  • alcohol
  • mafia
  • insane person
  • one word title
  • anthropomorphic animal
  • indie animation
+3 more
  • adult animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • for grown ups animation
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Cast & crew

Lackadaisy Cast & Characters

Michael Kovach leads the cast as Rocky Rickaby (voice), with Belsheber Rusape as Calvin 'Freckle' McMurray (voice) and Lisa Reimold as Ivy Pepper (voice). Directed by Fable Siegel; 11 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Lackadaisy Plot Summary

What happens in Lackadaisy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the feline-populated city of St. Louis during the height of the Prohibition era in 1927, the story begins with the eccentric bootlegger Rocky Rickaby. In a moment of artistic reflection, Rocky performs a violin piece while reciting his poetic memoirs to the flowing waters of the Mississippi River. Once his recital concludes, he reunites with his cousin, Calvin ‘Freckle’ McMurray, and their close companion, Ivy Pepper. Together, the trio embarks on a mission to retrieve a coffin filled with smuggled whisky from one of their suppliers, intended for delivery to the Lackadaisy speakeasy.

Full summary

The whole story of Lackadaisy, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Lackadaisy?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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In which city is Lackadaisy set?

Cars

Cars in Lackadaisy

3 cars on screen, including the 1927 Cadillac Series 314 and the Ford Model A.

  • 1927 Cadillac Series 314 in Lackadaisy 1927 Cadillac Series 314 Important role
  • Ford Model A in Lackadaisy Ford Model A Important role
  • unknown in Lackadaisy unknown Minor role

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FAQ

Lackadaisy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lackadaisy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lackadaisy?

Lackadaisy runs 28 minutes.

When was Lackadaisy released?

Lackadaisy was released on March 29, 2023.

Who directed Lackadaisy?

Lackadaisy was directed by Fable Siegel.

Who is in the cast of Lackadaisy?

Lackadaisy stars Michael Kovach as Rocky Rickaby (voice), Belsheber Rusape as Calvin 'Freckle' McMurray (voice) and Lisa Reimold as Ivy Pepper (voice), among 11 credited actors.

Does Lackadaisy have a post-credit scene?

No. Lackadaisy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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