Panic Mechanic
Originally released in 1996. Panic Mechanic is a comedy film. directed by David Lister.
Starring Leon Schuster, Frantz Dobrowsky, and Tolla Van Der Merwe
Synopsis
When Hanky Pranky (alias Schucks), star of a candid camera TV show, loses his job to affirmative action, he applies for a job at a stress academy. It´s not long before Schucks discovers his new boss, Jack Paddaman, is as crooked as they come, but it´s too late: the employment contract is signed and sealed.A year passes, and Schucks is no better off. However, his candid camera videos, which poke fun at all sectors of post-1994 South Africa, prove a big hit with stressed-out government ministers. When the president asks Paddaman to make a movie to benefit street children, Schucks and his pals do all the hard work while Paddaman plans how he can get hold of the profits from the video sales. Add a scatterbrained secretary, a lovelorn traffic cop and a cunning street child and you have a roll-in-the aisles comedy with a distinctly South African flavour.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $262,987
- Revenue
- $949,678
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panic Mechanic about?
When Hanky Pranky (alias Schucks), star of a candid camera TV show, loses his job to affirmative action, he applies for a job at a stress academy. It´s not long before Schucks discovers his new bo...
Who directed Panic Mechanic?
Panic Mechanic was directed by David Lister.
How long is Panic Mechanic?
Panic Mechanic has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Panic Mechanic released?
Panic Mechanic was released on November 29, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Panic Mechanic?
The main cast of Panic Mechanic includes Leon Schuster, Frantz Dobrowsky, Tolla Van Der Merwe, Nana Stapelberg, Themba Ndaba.