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The Cracksman (1963)

112 min  -  Comedy
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A shorty, kind, very innocent and efficient locksmith is cheated by a burglar in order to rob a car and to open a safe strongbox... See full summary »

Writers:

Lew Schwarz (screenplay), Charlie Drake (screenplay), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Charlie Drake Charlie Drake ...
Ernest Wright
Nyree Dawn Porter Nyree Dawn Porter ...
Muriel
George Sanders ...
Guv'nor
Dennis Price Dennis Price ...
Grantley
Percy Herbert Percy Herbert ...
Nosher
Eddie Byrne Eddie Byrne ...
Domino
Finlay Currie Finlay Currie ...
Feathers
Geoffrey Keen Geoffrey Keen ...
Magistrate
George A. Cooper George A. Cooper ...
Fred
Patrick Cargill Patrick Cargill ...
Museum Guide
Norman Bird Norman Bird ...
Policeman
Neil McCarthy Neil McCarthy ...
Van Gogh
Christopher Rhodes Christopher Rhodes ...
Mr. King
Ronnie Barker Ronnie Barker ...
Yossle
Wanda Ventham Wanda Ventham ...
Sandra
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Storyline

A shorty, kind, very innocent and efficient locksmith is cheated by a burglar in order to rob a car and to open a safe strongbox. The police catches him and is sent to jail. Once there some gangsters gain his friendship to cheat him again and help then to escape. Written by Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>  

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Plot Keywords:

Beautiful Woman | Thief

Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

Kein Schloß ist vor ihm sicher See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Goofs

Revealing mistakes: During the fight at the end of the film George Sanders can be seen wrapped in the model snake BEFORE it is shown happening during the fight. See more »

Connections

Featured in "Arena: Drake's Progress" (2001) See more »

Soundtracks

"Tit Willow"
(uncredited)
from "The Mikado"
Music by Arthur Sullivan
Lyrics by William S. Gilbert See more »