The Cracksman (1963): Cast
The Cracksman is a 1963 comedy directed by Peter Graham Scott, starring Charlie Drake as Ernest Wright, George Sanders and Geoffrey Keen. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Peter Graham Scott
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Cracksman About?
The premise of The Cracksman without spoilers.
Renowned locksmith Ernest Wright attracts the attention of a powerful crime lord who believes his unrivaled skills would be a great asset to the organization. To coax Ernest into a series of heists, the mobster arranges a seductive hostess as bait, and the unsuspecting Ernest inevitably becomes entangled in the scheme.
The Cracksman Themes & Keywords
· 14 tags- locksmith
- burglar
- carjacking
- gullibility
- set up
- incarceration
- gangster
- inmate
- escape from prison
- criminal
- trick
- police officer
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- safecracking
- thief
The Cracksman Cast & Characters
Charlie Drake leads the cast as Ernest Wright, with George Sanders as Guv'nor and Geoffrey Keen as Magistrate. Directed by Peter Graham Scott; 54 actors are credited in all.
- Director Peter Graham Scott
- Charlie Drake as Ernest Wright
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George Sanders as Guv'nor -
Geoffrey Keen as Magistrate -
Finlay Currie as Feathers
Also Starring in The Cracksman
· 50 more- Carol Cleveland Pirate (uncredited)
- Dennis Price Grantley
- Percy Herbert Nosher
- Eddie Byrne Johnny Domino
- Jim Brady Domino's Henchman (uncredited)
- Norman Bird Policeman
- Richard Leech Detective Sergeant
- Tutte Lemkow Choreographer
- George A. Cooper Fred
- Richard Shaw Moke
- Wanda Ventham Sandra
- John Wilder Prison Officer (uncredited)
- Michael Segal Prisoner (uncredited)
- Juba Kennerley Club Patron (uncredited)
- Patrick Cargill Museum Guide
- Jack Armstrong Club Patron (uncredited)
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- Neil McCarthy Van Gogh
- Ronnie Barker Yossle
- Jerold Wells Chief Prison Officer
- Ernie Rice Prisoner (uncredited)
- Christopher Rhodes Mr. King
- Brian Weske Prisoner (uncredited)
- Chris Adcock Prisoner (uncredited)
- George Spence Prisoner (uncredited)
- Mark Singleton Head Waiter (uncredited)
- James Payne Man in Prison (uncredited)
- Imogen Hassall Guv'nor's Secretary (uncredited)
- Peter Thomas Prisoner (uncredited)
- Frank Sieman Prisoner (uncredited)
- Jeff Silk Policeman (uncredited)
- Richard Neller Museum Visitor (uncredited)
- Edward Cast Prison Officer (uncredited)
- Jack Arrow Museum Visitor (uncredited)
- Jack Silk Police Sergeant (uncredited)
- Roger Maxwell Magistrate (uncredited)
- Noel Coleman Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Nyree Dawn Porter Muriel
- Joseph Tregonino Prisoner (uncredited)
- Jack Dearlove Waiter (uncredited)
- Muriel Greenslade Shopper in Market (uncredited)
- Rita Tobin-Weske Shopper in Market (uncredited)
- Jack Rodney Tojo
- Terry Brooks Willie
- Ned Hood Shopper in Market (uncredited)
- Bob Head Convict (uncredited)
- Edith Raye Shopper in Market (uncredited)
- Frank Maher
- Sheila Holt Apache Dancer
- Tom Gillis Apache Dancer
- Bess Rogers Mary (uncredited)
More from Peter Graham Scott
More films directed by Peter Graham Scott: Father Came Too!, Bitter Harvest, Captain Clegg and The Pot Carriers.
Cars in The Cracksman
23 cars on screen, including the 1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre DHC and the 1958 Ford Thunderbird.
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1936 Bentley 4¼ Litre DHC Important role -
1958 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud I Important role -
1954 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role
The Cracksman Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Non rompere i chiavistelli” and “Kein Schloss ist vor ihm sicher”.
- Also known as
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- Non rompere i chiavistelli
- Kein Schloss ist vor ihm sicher
- قفل بازکن
- Kasař
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The Cracksman FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Cracksman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Cracksman?
The Cracksman runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was The Cracksman released?
The Cracksman was released in 1963.
Who directed The Cracksman?
The Cracksman was directed by Peter Graham Scott.
More films by Peter Graham Scott Who is in the cast of The Cracksman?
The Cracksman stars Charlie Drake as Ernest Wright, George Sanders as Guv'nor and Geoffrey Keen as Magistrate, among 54 credited actors.
Does The Cracksman have a post-credit scene?
No. The Cracksman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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