The Wrecker (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1933, The Wrecker is an action and romance film directed by Albert S. Rogell, running about 72 minutes. “What did Chuck Regan do when he swung perilously above his former wife and hated rival, almost completely buried under the debris of an earthquake---their lives in his hands---when he knew th” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Wrecker is a flinty-eyed demolition engineer named Regan (Jack Holt). While he's off on another assignment, Regan's wife Mary (Genevieve Tobin) and supposed best friend Cummings (Sidney Blackmer) engage in some heavy petting. About to wash his hands of his faithless wife and his back-stabbing chum, our hero is compelled to save both their lives when they're pinned under the wreckage of a collapsed schoolhouse. George E. Stones supplies some good-natured ethnic humor as Regan's junk-dealer pal Shapiro.
Who’s in it. The Wrecker stars Jack Holt as Chuck Regan, Genevieve Tobin as Mary Regan, George E. Stone as Sam Shapiro and Sidney Blackmer as Tom Cummings, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Wrecker has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wrecker page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wrecker tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wrecker (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wrecker change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wrecker worth watching?
- The Wrecker holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wrecker?
- The Wrecker stars Jack Holt, Genevieve Tobin, George E. Stone, Sidney Blackmer and Ward Bond.
- When was The Wrecker released?
- The Wrecker was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.