"Rebus" Dead Souls (2001)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Maurice Phillips

Writers:

Ian Rankin (novel) and
Stuart Hepburn (screenplay) ...

TV Series:

"Rebus" (2000)

Original Air Date:

13 September 2001 (Season 1, Episode 3)

Genre:

Crime

Plot:

Rebus is devastated by the death of a close colleague, which appears to be suicide until he takes a closer look. But he's distracted by an unexpected visit from an ex-girlfriend with an offer he cannot refuse.

Plot Keywords:

Based On Novel

Cast

John Hannah	...	DI John Rebus
Sara Stewart	...	DCI Gill Templer
Ron Donachie	...	DCS Wilson
Gayanne Potter	...	DS Siobhan Clarke
Michelle Fairley	...	Janice Mee
Paul Cunningham	...	Barney Mee
Russell Barr	...	Darren Rough
Mark Bonnar	...	DI Jim Margolies
Emma Currie	...	Katherine Margolies
Hugh Ross	...	Dr. Joseph Margolies
Anna Hepburn	...	Betty Margolies
Danielle Cook	...	Mary Margolies
Iain Robertson	...	Stuart Mee
Stuart Wilkinson	...	Cameron Petrie
Coral Preston	...	Ama Petrie

Country:

UK

Certification:

Australia:M

Company:

Clerkenwell Films

Movie Connections:

Followed by "Rebus: Mortal Causes (#1.4)" (2004)

John Hannah is the bomb!!

BBCAmerica puts on the best of British TV, which is TV at its best. Rebus is a detective with human failings and troubles. It's exciting to watch a show with characters that have real-life complexity, as opposed to the usual stereotypical shallowness on most TV. And Hannah portrays these levels fabulously. He has humorous moments, and serious moments, and handles both with aplomb. Not only are the characters realistic, but the storylines are complex and multilayered, with unexpected twists. This film is one of about four which feature Rebus, and all are worth watching. It takes a bit of concentration to understand some of the dialog, as the Scottish accents can be quite heavy, but it is well worth the effort. Tune to BBCAmerica, and enjoy!