Riff-Raff
“"Baby, this is a matter of love and death!"”
Synopsis
A private detective foils the plans of villains attempting to take over Panamanian oil fields while he searches for a valuable map hidden in plain sight.
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Riffraff 1947 film clip
Type: Clip • Published 2009-11-15
Top Cast
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Pat O'Brien
Dan Hammer
Anne Jeffreys
Maxine Manning
Walter Slezak
Eric Molinar
Percy Kilbride
Pop
Jerome Cowan
Walter F. Gredson
George Givot
Police Lt. Rues
Jason Robards Sr.
Mr. Domingues
Marc Krah
Charles Hasso
Robert Andersen
Co-Pilot (uncredited)
Ernest Anderson
Wong - Houseboy (uncredited)
Bobby Barber
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Bonnie Blair
Airport Official (uncredited)
Eddie Borden
Panhandler (uncredited)
Tom Coleman
Man in Hallway (uncredited)
Italia DeNubila
Dancer (uncredited)
Alphonso DuBois
Clerk (uncredited)
Fred Essler
Hernandez - Man with Briefcase (uncredited)
Betty Hill
Singer (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ted Tetzlaff
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Rackin
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Riff-Raff
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ted Tetzlaff
Martin Rackin
Roy Webb
George E. Diskant
Philip Martin
Nat Holt, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
Nat Holt
Producer
Martin Rackin
Writer
Philip Martin
Editor
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
George E. Diskant
Director of Photography
Ted Tetzlaff
Director
Renié
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riff-Raff
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What is Riff-Raff about?
A private detective foils the plans of villains attempting to take over Panamanian oil fields while he searches for a valuable map hidden in plain sight.
Who directed Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff was directed by Ted Tetzlaff.
Who stars in Riff-Raff?
The principal cast of Riff-Raff includes Pat O'Brien, Anne Jeffreys, Walter Slezak, Percy Kilbride, Jerome Cowan.
When was Riff-Raff released and how long is it?
Riff-Raff was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Riff-Raff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riff-Raff was composed by Roy Webb.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).