Wednesday, December 2, 2015

The Locksmith + Psychos

Two drama series from the late 90's.

The Locksmith starring Warren Clarke (it's a long list), Polly Hemingway (Airline, Ain't Misbehavin'), Chris Gascoyne (Coronation Street, New Street Law, Soldier Soldier), Sheila Kelley (Moving Story). 
"Locksmith Roland Pierce (Warren Clarke) is shaken out of his middle-class complacency when his ex-wife was nearly killed in a robbery attempt. Although the police were certain that the culprit was a local junkie, their apparent indifference to the victim prompted Pierce to become a one-man vigilante force. Alas, Pierce's quest for justice only results in more grief for himself, his 
former wife, and his estranged daughter. A great example of early talent (post 'The Lakes'), John Simm shines in this unique drama, which stars the late Warren Clarke as Roland Pierce, the Locksmith of the title. Part gritty drama, 'The Locksmith' also at times seems to want to be a comedy, but don't let that put you off! With some violent scenes, and references to drug use, this is an intriguing and at times chilling tale of how the lives of Pierce and his wife change when young drug addict Paul (played convincingly -and very movingly- by a 27-year old Simm) enters their lives."

Psychos starring Douglas Henshall (Shetland, Black Work, Outlander, Secret of Crickley Hall, Collision), Alistair MacKenzie (Monarch of the Glen, Borgen, Wolf Hall), etc. 

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