Find out when cracker is on tv, including series 3episode 7. Jul 30, 2018 actor robbie coltrane is set to make a comeback aged 68. Theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics. Why cracker sank over the atlantic the independent. Hes addicted to smoking, drinking, gambling, and hes neither a. He is rather antisocial and obnoxious but he has a gift for solving crimes. Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker during the 1990s. 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. 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. The remade show was broadcast as fitz in some countries, including the uk.
Robbie coltrane plans comeback after illhealth uk news. The realism and grit make the stories that much more believable. A criminal psychologist robbie coltrane investigates a troubled exsoldier suspected of murder. Criminal psychologistagatha raisinrobbie coltranerent movies midsomer murdersnetflix streamingdrama seriescrackersmovies and tv shows. 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.
My wife and i both got into the cracker mysteries at the recommendation of a friend. Ok, here is a list of some of my favorites and i will continue to update this list. Robbie coltrane list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Details include the date it was added to uk netflix, any known expiry dates and new episodesseasons, the ratings and cast etc. 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 here is all the information you need about cracker on netflix in the uk. Dr edward fitz fitzgerald is a criminal psychologist. Anthony robert mcmillan obe born 30 march 1950, known professionally as robbie coltrane, is a scottish actor and author.
Cracker is a british crime drama series produced by granada television for itv, created and principally written by jimmy mcgovern. Cracker bbc 1993 with images rent movies, criminal. Cracker star robbie coltrane has taken on his darkest role yet playing a fictional celebrity accused of historic sex crimes. The following is a list of episodes of the itv drama series cracker starring robbie coltrane and geraldine somerville. Eddie fitz fitzgerald robbie coltrane as he attempts to crack complex cases. Incredible britain 2008 starring robbie coltrane on dvd and bluray. Its a great retro watch and a time i remember fondly as a teenager. Robbie coltrane full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. 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. 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. Now coltrane and jimmy mcgovern, the creator and original writer for the series, have returned for the first new cracker in a decade. Reviews and scores for movies involving robbie coltrane. 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.
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. Coltrane was born anthony robert mcmillan in rutherglen, south lanarkshire, the son of jean mcmillan ross, a teacher and pianist, and ian baxter. A police consultant, fitz analyzes the twisted psyches of the worst psychopaths. Cracker a new terror by robbie coltrane 54961976492. 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. The john coltrane documentary on netflix brings story of jazz giant down to earth. With robbie coltrane, rob palmer, jeffrey robert, andy devine. Sexist, provocative and almost devoid of social morals, fitz is a man of many excesses. Robbie coltrane, is a scottish actor, comedian and author. It was hailed as a triumph for granada but the series was pulled midrun in the us. 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.
Eddie fitz fitzgerald, an old friend of the second victim, is brought in to help. Robbie coltrane turns in what the daily telegraph calls the performance of his life as the brilliant but overbearing forensic psychologist dr. The show consists of three series which were originally. Celebrating jimmy mcgoverns cracker features jamie salutes the might of jimmy mcgoverns cracker, starring robbie coltrane and now celebrating its twentieth anniversary. 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. 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. He is known for his roles as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter films, as valentin dmitrovich zhukovsky in the james bond films goldeneye and the world is not enough, and as dr. 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. 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. 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. Thus he is employed as a consultant by the manchester police. Favorite british detectivepsychological thrillerpolice.
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, the star of the original series, appears as a villain in one episode. Shakefire coltrane is at his best in the awardwinning crime drama cracker. 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. Cracker fitz 19931996 goldeneye valentin zukovsky 1995 screenplay dr. Robbie coltrane, who played fitz in the british cracker series, guest stars as the producer. The long awaited new episode of cracker finally came to tv after writer jimmy mcgovern said he would only resurrect dr. Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist or cracker, dr edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works. Criminal psychologist robbie coltrane detective series bbc america best series crackers the funny movie tv cool things to buy more information. Follow us on facebook to see when cracker becomes available on netflix. This popular pbs series stars robbie coltrane as fitz, a deeply flawed criminal psychologist addicted to gambling and drinking. 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. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that amc sent you when you purchased your ticket.
So scroll down for more information or share the link on social media to let your friends know what youre watching. 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. Watch cracker episodes online season 1 1999 tv guide. Cracker a new terror by robbie coltrane 54961976492 dvd. Robbie coltrane s cracker was a brilliant series anchored by his mesmerizing performance. Episodes varied in length from 50 minutes series onethree to 120 minutes specials.
Sep 20, 2006 theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics. Criminal psychologist robbie coltrane detective series bbc america best series crackers the funny movie tv cool things to buy. 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. 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. Harry potter star robbie coltrane seen for the first time. Harry potter star robbie coltrane seen for the first time in. Cracker begins with robbie coltranes fitz fitzgerald losing money on the horses he just bet on. 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. Find out when cracker is on tv, including series 3episode 4. 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. 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 shambles and shuffles through his ruin of a life, faultlessly portrayed by robbie coltrane. 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. Actor robbie coltrane is set to make a comeback aged 68. 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. A total of three series and two specials were broadcast over the course of thirteen years. With robbie coltrane, geraldine somerville, kieran obrien, barbara flynn. 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.
As fitz profiles and questions suspects in police investigations, he ventures into the minds of. The cracker complete collection box set features all episodes from the critically acclaimed crime series, which follows manchester criminal psychologist dr. Cracker tv series 19931996 cracker tv series 19931996. Robbie robertson and the band is a well done if onesided. Robbie coltrane along with the rest of the cast give stellar performances. Behind the scenes, an intimate, 45minute visit with the shows cast and creative team. So far everyone we have seen six of them have been both compelling and entertaining.
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