Movie

Panic Mechanic

★ 5.7(3)19961h 41m

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Good to know

Director: David Lister
Release date: 1996-11-29
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: Afrikaans
Box office: $949,678
Budget: $262,987
Status: Released
Country: South Africa

About Panic Mechanic

Panic Mechanic is a 1996 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by David Lister, starring Leon Schuster, Frantz Dobrowsky and Tolla Van Der Merwe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Panic Mechanic in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Leon Schuster

Schuks

Frantz Dobrowsky

Jack Paddaman

Tolla Van Der Merwe

Jakob

Nana Stapelberg

Gloria Haasbroek

Themba Ndaba

Billy

Taryn Sudding

Annie / Various characters

John Robbie

Himself

Sello Sebotsane

Hijacker

Dorette Nel

Saartjie

Desmond Dube

SABC man

Lieb Bester

Gys

Ernest Ndhlovu

SABC boss

Themes & keywords

rockethidden cameraslapstick comedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Panic Mechanic in Canada?+

Panic Mechanic is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Panic Mechanic on Netflix?+

Panic Mechanic is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Panic Mechanic?+

Panic Mechanic has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Panic Mechanic?+

Panic Mechanic stars Leon Schuster, Frantz Dobrowsky, Tolla Van Der Merwe, Nana Stapelberg and Themba Ndaba.

When did Panic Mechanic come out?+

Panic Mechanic is a 1996 movie directed by David Lister.

What genre is Panic Mechanic?+

Panic Mechanic is Comedy film.

Who directed Panic Mechanic?+

Panic Mechanic was directed by David Lister.