Fitz is an addicted gambler, a heavy drinker, and a brilliant, if deeply flawed criminal psychologist. The following is a list of episodes of the itv drama series cracker starring robbie coltrane and geraldine somerville. Robbie coltrane height, age, married, wife, net worth. This release presents the complete first season, as fitz battles his own demons while trying to solve a series of murders. The mad woman in the attic 1 27 september 1993 27 sep 1993. A working class man, distraught at the recent death of his father, impulsively becomes a skinhead and murders a pakistani. Oct 07, 2018 complete robbie coltrane 2017 biography.
Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker during the 1990s. Cracker is a british crime drama series produced by granada television for itv, created and principally written by jimmy mcgovern. See more ideas about robbie coltrane, harry potter and harry potter cast. Hot on the heels of prime suspect came robbie coltranes hagrid in the harry potter movies outstanding creation of fitz, in the pbs series cracker. They are region 2 pal and play beautifully on modern multiregion dvd players. Robbie coltrane, the star of the original series, appears as a villain in one episode.
Cracker 1 the mad woman in the attic 12 video dailymotion. Coltrane is fitz, a deeply flawed criminal psychologist with severe addictions to gambling and drinking. The complete collection robbie coltrane actor rated. The show consists of three series which were originally aired from 1993 to 1995.
The item youve selected was not added to your cart. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Robbie coltrane as crackergood grief he was wonderful as this flawed, but brilliant character. Details about robbie coltrane cracker series lot, series 1. The gifted comic coltrane brings remarkable depth to his portrayal of fitz, a criminal psychologist whose dual addictions to. Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker throughout the 1990s. Anthony flanagan and robbie coltrane in cracker nine eleven final scene. Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the british tv series cracker 1 during the 1990s and as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter movies. Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the tv series cracker 19931996, which was later made into a film in 2006, in which robbie repeated his role, and in 1995 he portrayed valentin dmitrovich zukovsky in the bond film golden eye, starring pierce brosnan and izabella scorupco.
Episodes varied in length from 50 minutes to 120 minutes. With more than 25 major awardsincluding baftas for best drama series and best actor cracker ranks as one of british televisions most acclaimed crime dramas. Di jack frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Anthony flanagan and robbie coltrane in cracker nine eleven. Sexist, provocative and almost devoid of social morals, fitz is a man of many excesses. The cracker complete collection box set features all episodes from the critically acclaimed crime series, which follows manchester criminal psychologist dr. Jan 10, 2019 with a height of 6ft 1inches, robbie coltrane is a scottish actor, writer, author and voice actor popular for his role in the harry potter movie franchise where he portrayed the character rubeus hagrid. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Robbie coltrane plays an abrasively eccentric forensic psychologist who aids in the.
Cracker 1 the mad woman in the attic 12 milentije kindlovski. He is recognized for his roles as rubeus hagrid in the harry potter films, as valentin dmitrovich zukovsky in the james bond films goldeneye. With more than 25 major awardsincluding baftas for best drama series and best actorcracker ranks as one of british televisions most acclaimed crime dramas. All eleven episodes from the popular drama series starring robbie coltrane as the largerthanlife, harddrinking criminal psychologist. With robert carlyle, tracy gillman, gemma phoenix, robbie coltrane. Anthony robert mcmillan obe born 30 march 1950, known professionally as robbie coltrane, is a scottish actor and author. Cracker 1993962006 episode guide compiled by the classic tv archive with contributions by. Robbie coltrane biography 2017 facts, childhood, wiki. Anthony robert mcmillan obe born 30 march 1950, known professionally. Robbie coltrane harry potter, oceans twelve truly inhabits his role as the brash and brilliant forensic psychologist, dr.
Oct 24, 2016 cracker is a british crime drama series. Robbie coltrane wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. In this show, coltrane explores some of the strangest and most. Robbie coltrane family, childhood, life achievements, facts, wiki and bio of 2017. Cracker fitz 19931996 harry potter and the sorcerers stone hagrid 2001 harry potter and the chamber of secrets hagrid the giant 2002. Eddie fitz fitzgerald robbie coltrane as he attempts to crack complex cases. What can one say about robbie coltrane and the cracker series, you either love them or hate them. Robbie coltrane list of movies and tv shows tv guide. The remade show was broadcast as fitz in some countries, including the uk.
Eddie fitzgerald in the superb british detective series, cracker. But at the same time, a brilliant criminal psychologist with a good heart. Robbie coltrane, adrian dunbar, barbara flynn, geraldine somerville, lorcan cranitch, beryl reid, christopher eccleston, andrew tiernan. Moreover, robbie coltrane is one of britains most popular comedians who. Cracker 1 by robbie coltrane, christopher eccleston, barbara. A total of five series three main and two specials were broadcast over the course of thirteen years. While fitz lectures in hong kong, he is asked by a commander of the hong kong police to help solve the murder of busines. English soundtracks are rendered in dolby digital surround. The mad woman in the attic 2 4 october 1993 4 oct 1993. Series 1 dvd, 2006, 2disc set as new pal region 4 cracker. Robbie coltrane simple english wikipedia, the free. 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 obe born anthony robert mcmillan on 30 march 1950, is a scottish actor, comedian and author.
The following is a list of episodes of the itv drama series cracker starring robbie coltrane. Robbie coltrane delivers an electrifying performance in the popular pbs series cracker. I suppose that in the modern fashion anything over ten years old is regarded as vintage or retro and the original outings spanned the mid 1990s, i thought that the series were excellent when i saw odd episodes on television, bought. A total of three series and two specials were broadcast over the course of thirteen years. Sep 20, 2006 theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics.
An abrasively eccentric forensic psychologist aids in the solving of difficult police cases. Susan sullivan mystery tv series roman noir robbie coltrane tv detectives watch tv shows tv watch watch movies bbc tv cracker tv series 19931996 imdb created by jimmy mcgovern. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Box set, closedcaptioned, color, dvdvideo, subtitled, widescreen, ntsc language. Cracker 1 by robbie coltrane, christopher eccleston. Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist or cracker, dr edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works. Dr edward fitz fitzgerald is a criminal psychologist. Robbie coltrane height, age, married, wife, net worth, children. Apr 01, 2019 robbie coltrane hasnt been totally out of work lately. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
To some people, cracker might appear dated these days, compared to the modern crime dramas we get now. 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. In the mad woman in the attic, after a student of fitzs coltrane is butchered on a train, the police believe it to be the work of a serial slasher. Robbie coltrane stars in cracker as fitz, an alcoholic, gambling addicted chain smoker, unfaithful to his wife and foulmouthed. Eddie fitz fitzgerald in the tv series cracker 19931996, which was later made into a film in 2006, in which robbie repeated his. Brotherly love, best boys, true romance, and lucky white ghost, are presented in the original broadcast aspect ratio of 1. Agatha christies marple criminal psychologist robbie coltrane detective series bbc america best series the funny movie tv cool things to buy. A working class man, distraught at the recent death of his father, impulsively becomes a skinhead and murders a pakistani shopkeeper over a perceived insult. With robbie coltrane, geraldine somerville, kieran obrien, barbara flynn. Cracker to be a somebody series 2 episode 1 by meggi. This item will ship to united states, but the seller has not specified shipping options.
This threedisc set offers four episodes from the british psychological mystery series cracker, starring robbie coltrane as an unstable investigator. Region 1 us and canada this dvd will probably not be viewable in other countries. Robbie coltrane is excellent as the flawed psychologist, and proves again, what a treasure he is to british entertainment. Cracker series 1 i had seen a couple of episodes of cracker years ago, id checked it out because cracker is played by robbie coltrane. Theres no accusing this cracker of avoiding the big questions of modern geopolitics. Robbie coltrane simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Episodes varied in length from 50 minutes series onethree to 120 minutes series four and five. Fitz is an addicted gambler, a heavy drinker, and a brilliant if deeply flawed criminal psychologist. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Granada television arts and entertainment network hbo video firm. However to me, it remains one of the masterpieces of british television, and ive enjoyed watching every episode again. A death in the family reunites fitz with his estranged brother danny, and pulls him fighting all the way back into the arms of the catholic church as they prepare for a funeral.
Set in manchester, the series follows a criminal psychologist, dr edward fitz fitzgerald, played by robbie coltrane, who works with the greater manchester police to help them solve crimes. A female police detective investigates a series of serial murders while dealing with sexist hostility from her male comrades. Some eight years before scottish character actor robbie coltrane become widely known as hagrid in the harry potter movies, he created the role of dr. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Hes addicted to smoking, drinking, gambling, and hes neither a. The original broadcast of episode one of the brotherly love story was an hour long, a total of seventy minutes with commercials, and shown on the sunday before the regular monday slot for the series. Follow fitz as he investigates an accused commuter train killer with amnesia, a couple who share love and murder, and the killing of a young boy that shakes a community to its core. Hot on the heels of prime suspect came robbie coltrane s hagrid in the harry potter movies outstanding creation of fitz, in the pbs series cracker. The following is a list of episodes of the itv drama series cracker starring robbie coltrane and. He is, to the working mind of a killer what csi is to a trace of blood or a single hair. This release presents the complete first season, as fitz battles his own. Robbie coltrane hasnt been totally out of work lately. Robbie coltrane full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. He is rather antisocial and obnoxious but he has a gift for solving crimes.