Cracking Up (1977) — AI Story Visualization

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Plot Analysis Summary

A black comedy anthology using a post-earthquake reporter frame to introduce independent sketch performances.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

Devastation and Introduction

Sketch Compilation and Interviews

Musical Interlude and Midpoint

Final Presentations and Credits

What would happen if a 9.7 magnitude earthquake were to strike the L.A. area? This is what "Cracking Up" looks at from the lighter side. The movie is composed of individual skits of original material by the actors spun around this hypothetical disaster.

Directed by

Chuck Staley, Rowby Goren

Key Cast

Rating: 4/10 (2 votes)