Ruby and Rata
“An old lady, a would-be rock singer, and a delinquent child... with more in common than they realise.”
Synopsis
Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.
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Ruby & Rata (1990)🇳🇿 [Full Movie]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-06-08
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gaylene Preston
- Screenplay & Story
- Gaylene Preston
- Original Score
- Jonathan Crayford
- Original Title
- Ruby and Rata
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Preston-Laing Productions, New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gaylene Preston
Gaylene Preston
Jonathan Crayford
Paul Sutorius
Robin Laing
Department Leadership Roster
Robin Laing
Producer
Robert Gillies
Production Design
Gaylene Preston
Director
Gaylene Preston
Writer
Paul Sutorius
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruby and Rata
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What is Ruby and Rata about?
Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.
Who directed Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata was directed by Gaylene Preston.
Who stars in Ruby and Rata?
The principal cast of Ruby and Rata includes Yvonne Lawley, Vanessa Rare, Lee Metekingi, Simon Barnett, Deben Bhattacharya.
When was Ruby and Rata released and how long is it?
Ruby and Rata was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Ruby and Rata?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ruby and Rata was composed by Jonathan Crayford.