Get Cracking (1943): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1943 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1943, Get Cracking is a komödie, krieg and liebesfilm film directed by Marcel Varnel, running about 96 minutes. “George joins the Home Guard and saves the day with his secret weapon!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Get Cracking is a 1943 British comedy war film, directed by Marcel Varnel and starring Dinah Sheridan, Ronald Shiner and George Formby. It was produced by Marcel Varnel, Ben Henry and Columbia (British) Productions. This comedy explores the wayward rivalry between mechanic and Home Guard Lance Corporal George Singleton (George Formby) and an adversary also in the Home Guard (Ronald Shiner). When the rival Home Guard units of Major Wallop and Minor Wallop are sent on battle manoeuvres, George Singleton (Formby) launches his own unique style of commando raid against neighbouring Major Wallop to steal a Vickers machine gun. The raid fails and Singleton loses his Lance Corporal's stripe, so he and a little evacuee girl named Irene (Vera Frances) decide to fall back on 'Plan B' - to build their very own tank.
Who’s in it. Get Cracking stars George Formby as George Singleton, Dinah Sheridan as Mary Pemberton, Edward Rigby as Sam Elliott and Ronald Shiner as Everett Manley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Get Cracking has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Get Cracking page.
If you liked it. Fans of Get Cracking tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Get Cracking (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Get Cracking change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Get Cracking worth watching?
- Get Cracking holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, krieg and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Get Cracking?
- Get Cracking stars George Formby, Dinah Sheridan, Edward Rigby, Ronald Shiner and Frank Pettingell.
- When was Get Cracking released?
- Get Cracking was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.