The Cracker Factory (1979)
The only way to stop feeling trapped was to stop feeling at all.
Drama depicting the problems of a suburban housewife suffering from fits of depression and alcoholism, and her stay in a psychiatric center after a feeble suicide attempt.
Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 16, 1979
Cast
- Natalie Wood - Cassie Barrett
- Perry King - Dr. Edwin Alexander
- Peter Haskell - Charlie Barrett
- Shelley Long - Clara
- Vivian Blaine - Helen
- Marian Mercer - Eleanor
- Juliet Mills - Tinkerbell
- John Harkins - Father Dunhill
- Barbara Tarbuck - Alice
- Shane Butterworth - Greg Barrett
Screenplay
Music: Billy Goldenberg
Editing: John A. Martinelli
Production: EMI Television, Roger Gimbel Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health and Inner Struggle
Keywords
based on novel or book, alcoholism, bestseller, mental illness
More Films by Director: Burt Brinckerhoff
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cracker Factory about?
- Drama depicting the problems of a suburban housewife suffering from fits of depression and alcoholism, and her stay in a psychiatric center after a feeble suicide attempt.
- Who directed The Cracker Factory?
- The Cracker Factory was directed by Burt Brinckerhoff.
- Who stars in The Cracker Factory?
- The Cracker Factory stars Natalie Wood, Perry King, Peter Haskell, Shelley Long, Vivian Blaine, Marian Mercer.
- How long is The Cracker Factory?
- The Cracker Factory has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Cracker Factory?
- The Cracker Factory is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was The Cracker Factory produced?
- The Cracker Factory was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cracker Factory?
- The themes of The Cracker Factory include: Addiction and Recovery, Mental Health and Inner Struggle.