Crackers (1998 film)

Crackers is a Christmas-themed Australian comedy film starring Daniel Kellie, Susan Lyons and Peter Rowsthorn. It was released on 9 July 1998 by Beyond Films. It was written and directed by David Swann.

Plot
During the Christmas holidays, Hilary Dredge (Susan Lyons) and her son, Joey (Daniel Kellie), travel into the suburbs to spend Christmas with Joey's grandparents. Accompanying them on the trip are Hilary's boyfriend Bruno (Peter Rowsthorn) and his son Angus (Christopher Chapman). Joey does not like Bruno because of his relationship with his mother. Joey and Angus have a violent rivalry with each other because of this, as Angus is unimpressed when Joey shows disrespect to his father.

Cast

 * Daniel Kellie as Joey Dredge
 * Susan Lyons as Hilary Dredge
 * Peter Rowsthorn as Bruno
 * Warren Mitchell as Albert Hall
 * Christopher Chapman as Angus
 * Terry Gill as Jack Hall
 * Valerie Bader as Aunt Dottie
 * Maggie King as Violet 'Vi' Hall
 * Louise Siversen as Teacher #1
 * Ross Williams as Vice Principal
 * Rainey Carah as Driver #1

Production
Swann made the film after his successful short Bonza.

Reception
Crackers grossed $1,263,230 at the box office in Australia. The film was re-released on DVD in November 2010.