Born in 1942 in Bury St. Edmunds, England, Bob Hoskins made a name for himself portraying gritty characters in British cinema. He gained acclaim for his roles in The Long Good Friday (1980) and Mona Lisa (1986), where he embodied the Cockney anti-hero and the troubled gangster, respectively. His ability to navigate the darker corners of the human psyche is also evident in Shattered (1991) and Doomsday (2008), where he continues to explore themes of betrayal and survival. Hoskins’ performances remain a vital part of the cult film landscape, reflecting the raw energy of exploitation cinema.
Shattered
Dan Merrick comes out from a shattering car accident with amnesia. He finds that he is married to Judith who is trying to help him start his life again. He keeps getting flashbacks about events and places that he can't remember. He meets pet shop owner and part time private detective Gus Klein who has supposedly done some work for him prior to the accident. Klein helps Merrick to find out more...