Crackers (1998)

Plot Summary

Larceny, adultery, sabotage and treachery. Yes, just your typical Christmas with the Dredge family! Twelve-year-old Joey Dredge is in trouble again. Expelled for jumping off the school roof, he's haunted by his father's death and hates his mother's new boyfriend and his bullying son. Compounding his misery is the knowledge he has to spend Christmas with them at the family beach house. Things look grim until the unexpected arrival of great-grandfather Albert, fresh from a stint in prison. Forced to share the back shed with this swearing, farting and devious octogenarian, Joey's life changes. Between barbecuing the family dog, performing a self-burial and causing his intended step-father to consume a startling amount of hash, Joey learns a few life lessons from Albert, who despite his many vices may give Joey the strength to accept the past and embrace the future.

Full Cast & Characters

Daniel Kellie

Joey Dredge

Peter Rowsthorn

Bruno

Susan Lyons

Hilary Dredge

Terry Gill

Jack Hall

Maggie King

Violet 'Vi' Hall

Valerie Bader

Aunt Dottie

Warren Mitchell

Albert Hall

Christopher Chapman

Angus

Louise Siversen

Teacher

Ross Williams

Vice Principal

Rainey Carah

Driver

Tom Coltraine

Driver's Companion

Director & Crew

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