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Riffraff

"When a red-headed woman meets a red-headed man!"

January 3, 1936 1h 34m 4.9/10 (15 votes)

Originally released in 1936. Riffraff is a crime/drama film. directed by J. Walter Ruben.

Starring Jean Harlow, Spencer Tracy, and Una Merkel

Synopsis

Fisherman Dutch marries cannery worker Hattie. After he is kicked out of his union and fired from his job he leaves Hattie who steals money for him and goes to jail. He gets a new job, foils a plot to dynamite the ship, and promises to wait for Hattie.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 3, 1936 90 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 4.9/10 Mixed (15 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riffraff about?

Fisherman Dutch marries cannery worker Hattie. After he is kicked out of his union and fired from his job he leaves Hattie who steals money for him and goes to jail. He gets a new job, foils a plot...

Who directed Riffraff?

Riffraff was directed by J. Walter Ruben.

How long is Riffraff?

Riffraff has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Riffraff released?

Riffraff was released on January 3, 1936 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Riffraff?

The main cast of Riffraff includes Jean Harlow, Spencer Tracy, Una Merkel, Joseph Calleia, Victor Kilian.