Riff-Raff
Synopsis
Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. Working conditions are poor and most of the men are working under aliases, due to immigration status and to not conflict with unemployment. Some help Stevie secure housing, squatting in a council estate. Then Stevie meets Susan, from Ireland, an aspiring singer.
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Riff-Raff (1991) | Film4 TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-09
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Robert Carlyle
Stevie
Emer McCourt
Susan
George Moss
Mo
Jimmy Coleman
Shem
Ricky Tomlinson
Larry
David Finch
Kevin
Peter Mullan
Jake
Richard Belgrave
Kojo
Ade Sapara
Fiaman
Derek Young
Desmonde
Bill Moores
Smurph
Willie Ross
Gus Siddon
Luke Kelly
Ken Jones
Gary Lammin
Mick (as Garrie J. Lammin)
Dean Perry
Wilf
Terry Bird
Van Driver
John Kazek
Robert
Maureen Carr
Ellen
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 12, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 11, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$295K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Loach
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Jesse
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Riff-Raff
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $295K
- Production Studios
- Parallax Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Loach
Bill Jesse
Stewart Copeland
Barry Ackroyd
Jonathan Morris
Sally Hibbin
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Loach
Director
Bill Jesse
Screenplay
Barry Ackroyd
Director of Photography
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Martin Johnson
Production Design
Wendy Knowles
Costume Design
Jonathan Morris
Editor
Sally Hibbin
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Riff-Raff
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What is Riff-Raff about?
Stevie, fresh from prison in Scotland, finds a job on a London construction site. Working conditions are poor and most of the men are working under aliases, due to immigration status and to not conflict with unemployment. Some help Stevie secure housing, squatting in a council estate. Then Stevie meets Susan, from Ireland, an aspiring singer.
Who directed Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff was directed by Ken Loach.
Who stars in Riff-Raff?
The principal cast of Riff-Raff includes Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt, George Moss, Jimmy Coleman, Ricky Tomlinson.
When was Riff-Raff released and how long is it?
Riff-Raff was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did Riff-Raff make at the box office?
Riff-Raff grossed $295K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Riff-Raff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riff-Raff was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.