The Cracksman is a 1963 British comedy film directed by Peter Graham Scott and starring Charlie Drake.

"[2] Variety said: "Drake, who decided that he was going to take it easy after injuring himself doing his own stunts, falls back into slapstick literally in this film.

He is swept down a sewer, crashed through a door, bodily flung into the boot of a car and he endures several other physical indignities for the sake of laughs.

Some more astute cutting by editor Richard Best would have added a tang to the screenplay and Peter Graham Scott’s lively direction.

[4] Leslie Halliwell said: "The most elaborate vehicle devised for this diminutive star; despite bright moments, conventional mounting and over-generous length finally defeat it.