Crackerjack
IMDb ID: tt0291832 · Year: 2002 · Rating: 6.8 (3,209 votes)
Genres: Comedy · Sport
A local bowling club faces potential takeover due to dwindling membership and increasing overheads. A thrilling battle ensues, involving young and old, greed and good, and extraordinary circumstances.
Stars
Mick Molloy
Bill Hunter
Frank Wilson
Monica Maughan
John Clarke
Samuel Johnson
Judith Lucy
Lois Ramsey
Cliff Ellen
Esme Melville
Writers
Mick Molloy
Richard Molloy
Full Cast & Crew
[Cast Group]
Actor: Mick Molloy | Character: Jack Simpson
Actor: Bill Hunter | Character: Stan Coombs
Actor: Frank Wilson | Character: Len Johnson
Actor: Monica Maughan | Character: Eileen
Actor: John Clarke | Character: Bernie Fowler
Actor: Samuel Johnson | Character: Dave Jackson
Actor: Judith Lucy | Character: Nancy Brown
Actor: Lois Ramsey | Character: Gwen
Actor: Cliff Ellen | Character: Norm
Actor: Esme Melville | Character: Mrs. Jenkins
Actor: Peter Aanensen | Character: Edgar
Actor: Bob Hornery | Character: Ron
Actor: John Flaus | Character: Cliff Carew
Actor: Lois Collinder | Character: Joyce
Actor: Paul McCarthy | Character: Barry
Actor: Teague Rook | Character: Roger
Actor: Dino Marnika | Character: Peter
Actor: Robyn Butler | Character: Mandy
Actor: Brett Swain | Character: Greenkeeper
Actor: Lew Luton | Character: Joe
Actor: Denis Moore | Character: Ranking Official
Actor: Tim Sullivan | Character: Official
Actor: Joan Murray | Character: Governor
Actor: Tony Martin | Character: Les Nestor
Actor: Christopher Kirby | Character: Supervisor
Actor: Steve Hutchison | Character: Security Guard
Actor: Greg Francis | Character: Police Officer
Actor: Andrew Gilmour | Character: Bert Stapler
Actor: Stuart Baker | Character: Hollywood
Actor: Earl Francis | Character: Edward Inchley
Actor: Robert Ratti | Character: Julio
Actor: Pete Smith | Character: Man In Street
Actor: Matthew Loe | Character: George
Actor: Lou Virgato | Character: Passerby
Actor: Tom Travers | Character: Commissionaire
Actor: Jim Koutsoukos | Character: Driver
Actor: Alfons Beutelschiess | Character: Barber
Actor: Chris John Ambrose | Character: Man with beer
Actor: Michael Ienna | Character: Man in Street
Actor: Michael Twyman | Character: Bowls Championship Spectator
[Directors Group]
Name: Paul Moloney | Role: Director
[Writers Group]
Name: Mick Molloy | Role: Writer
Name: Richard Molloy | Role: Writer
[Producers Group]
Name: Stephen Luby | Role: Producer
Name: Mick Molloy | Role: Producer
Name: Richard Molloy | Role: Producer
Name: Greg Sitch | Role: Producer
[Music Group]
Name: Gareth Skinner | Role: Composer
[Cinematography Group]
Name: Brent Crockett | Role: Cinematographer
[Editing Group]
Name: Ken Sallows | Role: Editor
[Casting Group]
Name: Cameron Harris | Role: Casting Director
[Production Design Group]
Name: Penny Southgate | Role: Production Designer
[Art Direction Group]
Name: Jayne Russell | Role: Art Director
[Costume Design Group]
Name: Kitty Stuckey | Role: Costume Designer
[Makeup Department]
Name: Megan Dwyer | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Jo Fletcher | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Deborah Lester | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Pam Murphy | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Kirsten Veysey | Role: Makeup Department
[Production Management]
Name: Magnus Mansie | Role: Production Manager
Name: Andy Pappas | Role: Production Manager
Name: Mark Ruse | Role: Production Manager
[Assistant Directors]
Name: Brad Holyoake | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Annie Maver | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: Iain Pirret | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
[Art Department]
Name: George Akl | Role: Art Department
Name: Milo Angel | Role: Art Department
Name: Denise Goudy | Role: Art Department
Name: Cathrine McVeigh | Role: Art Department
Name: Jamie Sutherland | Role: Art Department
Name: Tao Weis | Role: Art Department
Name: Amanda Williams | Role: Art Department
[Sound Department]
Name: Emma Bortignon | Role: Sound Department
Name: Craig Carter | Role: Sound Department
Name: Rosemary Cullen | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ben Faiman | Role: Sound Department
Name: Doron Kipen | Role: Sound Department
Name: Andrew Ramage | Role: Sound Department
Name: Sharon Ryan | Role: Sound Department
Name: Keith Thomas | Role: Sound Department
Name: Shane Walker | Role: Sound Department
[Visual Effects]
Name: David Nelson | Role: Visual Effects
[Stunts]
Name: Russell Frost | Role: Stunts
Name: Nathan James | Role: Stunts
Name: Chris Kemp | Role: Stunts
Name: Chris Peters | Role: Stunts
[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Dan Carr | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Kaine Harling | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Jude Lovatt | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Josh Moore | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Timothy Morrison | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Simon Ozolins | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Bruce Phillips | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Peter Stockley | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Janek Szalc | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: John Tsiavis | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Adam Whannell | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Andrew Williams | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Bruce Williams | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Colin Williams | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Louis Puli | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
[Casting Department]
Name: Gabrielle Healy | Role: Casting Department
[Costume and Wardrobe Department]
Name: Sarah Carr | Role: Costume Department
Name: Fiona Harrison | Role: Costume Department
Name: Gabrielle Travers | Role: Costume Department
[Editorial Department]
Name: Ian Anderson | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Margaret Bourke | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Rachel Craze | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Paul Cross | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Franco Diciero | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Anna Phelps | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Rita Walsh | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Maryjeanne Watt | Role: Editorial Department
[Location Management]
Name: Hamish MacLeod | Role: Location Management
Name: Tim Scott | Role: Location Management
[Production Department]
Name: Melanie Brunt | Role: Production Department
Name: Penelope Everett | Role: Production Department
Name: Seamus Flint | Role: Production Department
[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: John Clarke | Role: Script and Continuity Department
Name: Paul Kiely | Role: Script and Continuity Department
[Additional Crew]
Name: Jeremy Atcliffe | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Ben Bauer | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Trevor Blainey | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Darren Chow | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Davids Darzins | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Justin Heitman | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Simon King | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Bridgit Lane | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Ian Letcher | Role: Additional Crew
Name: John Molloy | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Georgie Nevile | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Greg Sitch | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Nevin Smart | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Rita Walsh | Role: Additional Crew
[Thanks]
Name: Jennie Hughes | Role: Thanks
Name: Sue Masters | Role: Thanks
Name: Andy McIntyre | Role: Thanks
Name: Roslyn Walker | Role: Thanks
Name: Mark Woods | Role: Thanks
Trailers
IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0291832/videogallery/
Release Schedule
Australia: November 7, 2002
New Zealand: March 6, 2003
United States: April 5, 2003 (Minneapolis Film Festival, premiere)
United Kingdom: June 14, 2003 (Commonwealth Film Festival)
Russia: June 21, 2003 (Moscow Film Festival)
Denmark: November 16, 2003 (Meet Australia)
Vietnam: November 14, 2008 (Australian Film Roadshow)
Awards
Nominee | 2003 | Australian Film Institute | AFI Award | Best Direction | Paul Moloney, Crackerjack
Nominee | 2003 | Australian Film Institute | AFI Award | Best Screenplay, Original | Mick Molloy, Richard Molloy, Crackerjack
Winner | 2003 | Australian Comedy Awards | Australian Comedy Award | Outstanding Film Comedy | Crackerjack
Winner | 2003 | Australian Comedy Awards | Australian Comedy Award | Outstanding Comic Screenplay | Mick Molloy, Richard Molloy, Crackerjack
Nominee | 2003 | Australian Comedy Awards | Australian Comedy Award | Outstanding Comic Performance in a Feature Film | John Clarke, Crackerjack
Nominee | 2003 | Australian Comedy Awards | Australian Comedy Award | Outstanding Comic Performance in a Feature Film | Judith Lucy, Bad Eggs, Crackerjack
Nominee | 2003 | Australian Comedy Awards | Australian Comedy Award | Outstanding Comic Performance in a Feature Film | Mick Molloy, Bad Eggs, Crackerjack
Winner | 2003 | Australian Movie Convention | Australian Boxoffice Achievement Award | Australian Movie of the Year | Paul Moloney, Crackerjack
Winner | 2003 | IF Awards | Box Office Achievement | Crackerjack
Box Office
Australia: USD 4518797
New Zealand: USD 198516
Period: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2003 | Rank: 170 | Weeks in release: 2 | Theaters: 54 | Gross to date: USD 4518366 | Interval gross: USD 175429 | Per theater average: USD 3248
Period: Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2002 | Rank: 31 | Weeks in release: 1 | Theaters: 204 | Gross to date: USD 4342937 | Interval gross: USD 4067479 | Per theater average: USD 19938
