Coogan's Run
Coogan's Run was a 1995 UK TV series featuring Steve Coogan as a series of odd characters living in the fictional town of Ottle. It was written by various people including Coogan, Patrick Marber, David Tyler, Graham Linehan, Arthur Mathews, Geoffrey Perkins and Henry Normal. The series consists of six self-contained stories, although Coogan's characters from the other episodes in the series make occasional cameo appearances.
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Plot Summary
In the gritty streets of New York City, Detective Frank Coogan is a tough, uncompromising cop dedicated to cleaning up the city. When a series of brutal murders begins to grip the city, Coogan finds himself entangled in a dangerous investigation that pits him against powerful forces and a ruthless killer. He must navigate the complex underworld and his own troubled past to bring justice to the victims and restore order.
Critical Reception
Coogan's Run received a mixed reception from critics, with some praising its gritty atmosphere and Clancy Brown's performance, while others found its plot predictable and derivative of other crime dramas. Audiences generally found it to be a watchable, albeit unremarkable, entry into the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- Clancy Brown delivers a strong performance as the troubled detective.
- The film struggles with a predictable plot and a lack of originality.
- Its gritty depiction of urban crime offers some appeal, but it ultimately falls short of memorable.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Coogan's Run are sparse, but those available suggest a general consensus that the film is a serviceable crime drama with a solid lead performance. However, many viewers felt it did not offer anything particularly new or exciting within the genre.
Fun Fact
Although set in New York City, much of 'Coogan's Run' was filmed in and around Toronto, Canada.
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