Crackerjack

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Pressured by money hungry Bernie (John Clarke) to redevelop their club and install poker machines when the begin having financial difficulties, Cityside Bowling Club members Stan (Bill Hunter), Len (Frank Wilson) and Eileen (Monica Maughan) make a last ditch effort to enter a tournament and win the prize money needed to stay afloat. Desperate to form a winning team, the ageing trio quickly learns that dispite his lack of presence, young Jack Simpson (Mick Molloy) has held a membership for years for the sole purpose of maintaing a cheap parking spot - not to mention renting out a few on the side for a little profit. Finally called on to serve his duty as an actual member, will Jack pitch in to save to club from certain extinction, or simply drive a few extra blocks to find another parking spot. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Art House & International, Comedy
Directed By:

Paul Moloney
Written By:

Mick Molloy, Richard Molly
Runtime:

92 minutes

Cast

Mick Molloy
as Jack Simpson

Bill Hunter
as Stan Coombs

Frank Wilson
as Len Johnson

Monica Maughan
as Eileen Musgrove

John Clarke
as Bernie Fowler

Samuel Johnson
as Dave

Judith Lucy
as Nancy Brown

Lois Ramsey
as Gwen Penny

Cliff Ellen
as Norm

Esme Melville
as Ida Jenkins

Peter Aanensen
as Edgar

Bob Hornery
as Ron Marsh

John Flaus
as Cliff

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Critic Reviews for Crackerjack

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Such a comfy, well-executed version of what it is that it still feels rather special.

Aug 29, 2017 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Tim Brayton
Alternate Ending
a quaint, characteristically Australian and mostly witty feature film...The best Australian comedy of the year

Nov 5, 2002 | Rating: 3/5

Clint Morris
Moviehole
A script with genuine affection for its characters and a less than bombastic approach to the humour.

Nov 4, 2002 | Full Review…

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Audience Reviews for Crackerjack

Light-hearted Aussie comedy where the ageing members of a bowling club facing closure bring in a youngster to help win the inter-club tournament and save the club.