Cracker (2006) (TV)

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Director:

Antonia Bird

Writer:

Jimmy McGovern (writer)

Release Date:

30 October 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Plot:

Fitz returns to Manchester after living 10 years in Australia with his wife and youngest son. He is soon drawn into the investigation of a British soldier who may have been traumatized by his years serving in Northern Ireland.

Plot Keywords:

Forensic Psychologist | Wedding Toast | Wedding Reception | Stand Up Comedian | Wedding

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

Robbie Coltrane	...	Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald
Anthony Flanagan	...	Kenny Archer
Stefanie Wilmore	...	Katy Fitzgerald
Andrea Lowe	...	Elaine Archer
Lilli Ella Kelleher	...	Lilly Fitzgerald
Barbara Flynn	...	Judith Fitzgerald
Kieran O'Brien	...	Mark Fitzgerald
Rosina Carbone	...	Maria Fitzgerald
John Evans	...	James Fitzgerald
Angelo Bommino	...	Gregory - The Groom
Ralph Casson	...	Taxi Driver 1
Stephen MacKenna	...	Robert - Groom's Father
Moey Hassan	...	Taxi Driver 2
Nisha Nayar	...	DS Saffron Saleh
Christine Barton	...	Elaine's Mother

Also Known As:

Cracker: A New Terror (USA) (promotional title)
Cracker: Nine Eleven (UK) (promotional title)

Runtime:

Germany:109 min | 120 min (approx)

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

UK:Approved | UK:15 (DVD)

Filming Locations:

Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK

Company:

Granada Television

Quotes:

Judith Fitzgerald: First of all, no caped crusader nonsense - grabbing the moral high ground. You didn't know this man! You're doing it because you'd rather spend time with them than your grandson!
Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald: Oh, no...
[after a pause]
Dr. Eddie 'Fitz' Fitzgerald: Yes.

Movie Connections:

Follows "Cracker" (1993)

one of the best 3 ever

There are 3 great English series: Cracker, Prime Suspect and The Prisoner (with The Lakes a 4th). This latest movie is probably the best - the ending was one great piece of writing and simply devastating. Cracker was made to be Fitz and vice versa. Jimmy McGovern is just fantastic as usual - I wonder if they appreciate him in England. Likewise Prime Suspect is Helen Mirim's best work and Pat McGoohan will always be The Prisoner to me. I just caught a few episodes of The Lakes (can't find it anywhere) but it is worth a watch if you ever get a chance to see it. I have the older Cracker series and they are all fantastic - easy to watch more than once.