Cracker is a british crime drama series produced by granada television for itv, created and principally written by jimmy mcgovern. Cracker tv series 19931996 cracker tv series 19931996. Sexist, provocative and almost devoid of social morals, fitz is a man of many excesses. Robbie coltrane celebrity profile check out the latest robbie coltrane photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Mar 24, 2020 robbie coltrane fronts a new series, critical evidence, about how gruesome murders were solved here he talks us through some of the toughest cases ever investigated. The second of two beautiful women is murdered on a train, and the primary suspect is an amnesiac man. Robbie coltrane, the star of the original series, appears as a villain in one episode. Criminal psychologist robbie coltrane detective series bbc america best series crackers the funny movie tv cool things to buy. So far everyone we have seen six of them have been both compelling and entertaining. Robbie coltrane, as fitz the cracker of the title is compelling to watch, as he deals with his attraction to the young di penhaligon geraldine sommerville, his gambling problem, his drinking problem, his evermoreirritated wife judith, his evermoredistant children, and whatever mystery he is solving in each episode. Reviews and scores for movies involving robbie coltrane. He is known both for his role as dr eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker and as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter films.
Harry potter star robbie coltrane seen for the first time in. Find out when cracker is on tv, including series 3episode 4. Shakefire coltrane is at his best in the awardwinning crime drama cracker. Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker during the 1990s. Anthony robert mcmillan obe born 30 march 1950, known professionally as robbie coltrane, is a scottish actor and author. The harry potter star, who has been absent from the big screen for four years with health issues, is set to appear in two projects. Robbie coltrane actor cracker robbie coltrane, one of britains most popular comedians who was head of debating society at school and won prizes for his art, is now a film star who played in two james bond films and in the harry potter franchise. Robbie coltrane turns in what the daily telegraph calls the performance of his life as the brilliant but overbearing forensic psychologist dr. Robbie coltrane along with the rest of the cast give stellar performances. Celebrating jimmy mcgoverns cracker features jamie salutes the might of jimmy mcgoverns cracker, starring robbie coltrane and now celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Sep 08, 2012 i just wanted to share this amazing little moment, i think it shows the character quite well and frankly i hope it inspires you to watch the show, which at the moment is on netflix. As fitz profiles and questions suspects in police investigations, he ventures into the minds of. The realism and grit make the stories that much more believable.
Coltrane was born anthony robert mcmillan in rutherglen, south lanarkshire, the son of jean mcmillan ross, a teacher and pianist, and ian baxter mcmillan, a general practitioner who also served as. Robbie robertson and the band is a well done if onesided. Criminal psychologistagatha raisinrobbie coltranerent movies midsomer murdersnetflix streamingdrama seriescrackersmovies and tv shows. The remade show was broadcast as fitz in some countries, including the uk. Now coltrane and jimmy mcgovern, the creator and original writer for the series, have returned for the first new cracker in a decade. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that amc sent you when you purchased your ticket. Brand new crackanory on dave from 7th12th december from 10pm featuring carrie fisher, paul whitehouse, catherine tate, richard ayoade, jimmy. Jul 30, 2018 actor robbie coltrane is set to make a comeback aged 68. Fitzgerald if he could find a story compelling enough to tell. This popular pbs series stars robbie coltrane as fitz, a deeply flawed criminal psychologist addicted to gambling and drinking. Mar, 2019 harry potter star robbie coltrane, 68, was spotted for the first time in a wheelchair as he waits for surgery on his knee amid his ongoing battle with osteoarthritis. Cracker is a beautiful and brutal cocktail of gruesome entertainment, savage social commentary and unflinching truth, brought to life by the angry genius of writercreator jimmy mcgovern and the succulently human, careerdefining performance of robbie coltrane as edward fitz fitzgerald. Ok, here is a list of some of my favorites and i will continue to update this list. Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist or cracker, dr edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works with the greater manchester police to help them solve crimes.
Robbie coltrane plans comeback after illhealth uk news. Criminal psychologist robbie coltrane detective series bbc america best series crackers the funny movie tv cool things to buy more information. Why cracker sank over the atlantic the independent. A new terror stars robbiecoltrane, barbaraflynn, richardcoyle, kieranobrien the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min, and received a score of out of 100 on. Robbie coltrane news, views, gossip, pictures, video. Gritty drama from the 90s and robbie coltrane proves he is a great actor as well as a comedian. Robbie coltrane fronts a new series, critical evidence, about how gruesome murders were solved here he talks us through some of the toughest cases ever investigated. Cracker bbc 1993 with images rent movies, criminal. Robbie coltrane returns as the mentally unsettled criminal psychologist edward fitzgerald in cracker. Inspired by the cases of jimmy savile and other paedophile. Robbie coltrane explores britains back roads in this offbeat travel program in which the actorcomedian sets off in his classic jaguar roadster on a quest to encounter quirky locals and discover littleknown rural traditions. Sep 20, 2006 theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics. Coltrane was born anthony robert mcmillan in rutherglen, south lanarkshire, the son of jean mcmillan ross, a teacher and pianist, and ian baxter. The show consists of three series which were originally.
Find out when cracker is on tv, including series 3episode 7. Robbie coltrane, is a scottish actor, comedian and author. The john coltrane documentary on netflix brings story of jazz giant down to earth. Dr edward fitz fitzgerald is a criminal psychologist.
Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist or cracker, dr edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works. Cracker shambles and shuffles through his ruin of a life, faultlessly portrayed by robbie coltrane. Robbie coltranes careerdefining fitz might have been the hero, but cracker was always an ensemble, which is one reason why the two specials white ghost set in hong kong and nine eleven. He is good at his job despite his deplorable life style, which in. Cracker star robbie coltrane has taken on his darkest role yet playing a fictional celebrity accused of historic sex crimes. The wisecracking fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind. Initial excitement about robbie coltrane reprising his role as the bbcs flawed, boozing, womanizing criminal psychologist is snowed under by the heavyhanded political statement writer jimmy. Doctors told robbie coltrane when he was thought to have been more than 20st he must lose 7st or risk facing life as a cripple, and he is still trying to lose more in order to be given. These are real people not a bunch of modelsturnedactors. Robbie coltrane, who played fitz in the british cracker series, guest stars as the producer. Cracker a new terror by robbie coltrane 54961976492 dvd.
Robbie coltrane, as fitz the cracker of the title is compelling to watch, as he deals with his attraction to the young di penhaligon geraldine sommerville, his gambling problem, his drinking problem, his evermoreirritated wife judith, his evermoredistant children, and. Harry potter star robbie coltrane, 68, was spotted for the first time in a wheelchair as he waits for surgery on his knee amid his ongoing battle with osteoarthritis. A police consultant, fitz analyzes the twisted psyches of the worst psychopaths. Its a great retro watch and a time i remember fondly as a teenager. Robbie coltrane list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Favorite british detectivepsychological thrillerpolice.
Cracker a new terror by robbie coltrane 54961976492. I just wanted to share this amazing little moment, i think it shows the character quite well and frankly i hope it inspires you to watch the show, which at the moment is on netflix. Cracker here is all the information you need about cracker on netflix in the uk. A total of three series and two specials were broadcast over the course of thirteen years. A criminal psychologist robbie coltrane investigates a troubled exsoldier suspected of murder. So scroll down for more information or share the link on social media to let your friends know what youre watching. Eddie fitz fitzgerald robbie coltrane as he attempts to crack complex cases. Hes addicted to smoking, drinking, gambling, and hes neither a. The cracker complete collection box set features all episodes from the critically acclaimed crime series, which follows manchester criminal psychologist dr. Watch cracker episodes online season 1 1999 tv guide. My wife and i both got into the cracker mysteries at the recommendation of a friend. Behind the scenes, an intimate, 45minute visit with the shows cast and creative team.
The following is a list of episodes of the itv drama series cracker starring robbie coltrane and geraldine somerville. Robbie coltrane is one of televisions acting and comedy treasures, but his latest role, as a comedian accused of historic sexual offences, is his most daring and challenging in 20 years. He is rather antisocial and obnoxious but he has a gift for solving crimes. Harry potter star robbie coltrane seen for the first time. Theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics. With robbie coltrane, geraldine somerville, kieran obrien, barbara flynn. Cracker is a beautiful and brutal cocktail of gruesome entertainment, savage social commentary and unflinching truth, brought to life by the angry genius of writercreator jimmy mcgovern and the succulently human, careerdefining performance of robbie. As fitz profiles and questions suspects in police investigations, he ventures into the minds of potential criminals who just might be saner than he is. Cracker is a beautiful and brutal cocktail of gruesome entertainment, savage social commentary and unflinching truth, brought to life by the angry genius of writercreator jimmy mcgovern and the succulently human, careerdefining performance of robbie coltrane delightful as edward fitz fitzgerald. Robbie coltrane full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Thus he is employed as a consultant by the manchester police. Oct 18, 20 celebrating jimmy mcgoverns cracker features jamie salutes the might of jimmy mcgoverns cracker, starring robbie coltrane and now celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Cracker fitz 19931996 goldeneye valentin zukovsky 1995 screenplay dr. Cracker begins with robbie coltranes fitz fitzgerald losing money on the horses he just bet on.
Incredible britain 2008 starring robbie coltrane on dvd and bluray. Eddie fitz fitzgerald, an old friend of the second victim, is brought in to help. The long awaited new episode of cracker finally came to tv after writer jimmy mcgovern said he would only resurrect dr. With robbie coltrane, rob palmer, jeffrey robert, andy devine. Follow us on facebook to see when cracker becomes available on netflix. Actor robbie coltrane is set to make a comeback aged 68. Robbie coltrane s cracker was a brilliant series anchored by his mesmerizing performance. Originally broadcast from september 27, 1993 to october 1, 2006 itv robbie coltrane was certainly a leftfield choice for the part of cracker lead eddie fitz fitzgerald. Episodes varied in length from 50 minutes series onethree to 120 minutes specials. Robbie coltrane s careerdefining fitz might have been the hero, but cracker was always an ensemble, which is one reason why the two specials white ghost set in hong kong and nine eleven.
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