Riff-Raff
Originally released in 1991. Riff-Raff is a comedy/drama film. directed by Ken Loach.
Starring Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, and George Moss
Synopsis
Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. The working conditions are poor and most of the men are working under aliases, due to immigration status and to not conflict with their "signing on" for unemployment benefits. Some coworkers help Stevie secure housing, squatting in a council estate. Then Stevie meets Susan, from Ireland, who's struggling to be a professional singer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 21, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (111 votes)
Box Office
$295.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $295,444
Production Companies
- Parallax Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riff-Raff about?
Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. The working conditions are poor and most of the men are working under aliases, due to immigration status and to not...
Who directed Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff was directed by Ken Loach.
How long is Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Riff-Raff released?
Riff-Raff was released on June 21, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Riff-Raff?
The main cast of Riff-Raff includes Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss, Jimmy Coleman, Ricky Tomlinson.
Is Riff-Raff worth watching?
Riff-Raff has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 111 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.