Ruthless
Synopsis
In 1970’s Northern Ireland, a young boy, bereft of his mother, defies his father to get the Glam Rock album he so desperately wants. It’s Belfast - early 70’s… BOOM! Something’s in the air and it’s not a bomb, it’s a revolution. Glam Rock is drowning out the noise of armoured cars. As British soldiers patrol the streets, kids are glued to Top Of The Pops, entranced by Marc Bolan, the androgynous, satin-clad, glitter-god. In a high-rise flat lives a recently bereaved father and his ten-year-old son PJ, who is desperate to get his hands on the new T. Rex album Electric Warrior. The problem is he’s skint and his Da is on the dole. PJ comes up with a cunning plan to get the dough, involving a sock, a prosthetic leg and a pawnbroker. Ruthless is a humorous, heartwarming story of how a prosthetic leg and a T. Rex album become the conduit for overcoming grief.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthew McGuigan
- Screenplay & Story
- Kate Perry
- Original Title
- Ruthless
- Country of Origin
- Ireland, Poland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Northern Star Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthew McGuigan
Kate Perry
Aidan Gault
Adam O'Dwyer
Paul McGuigan, Leo McGuigan
Department Leadership Roster
Matthew McGuigan
Director
Paul McGuigan
Producer
Kate Perry
Writer
Leo McGuigan
Producer
Adam O'Dwyer
Editor
Aidan Gault
Director of Photography
Kate Perry
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruthless
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What is Ruthless about?
In 1970’s Northern Ireland, a young boy, bereft of his mother, defies his father to get the Glam Rock album he so desperately wants. It’s Belfast - early 70’s… BOOM! Something’s in the air and it’s not a bomb, it’s a revolution. Glam Rock is drowning out the noise of armoured cars. As British soldiers patrol the streets, kids are glued to Top Of The Pops, entranced by Marc Bolan, the androgynous, satin-clad, glitter-god. In a high-rise flat lives a recently bereaved father and his ten-year-old son PJ, who is desperate to get his hands on the new T. Rex album Electric Warrior. The problem is he’s skint and his Da is on the dole. PJ comes up with a cunning plan to get the dough, involving a sock, a prosthetic leg and a pawnbroker. Ruthless is a humorous, heartwarming story of how a prosthetic leg and a T. Rex album become the conduit for overcoming grief.
Who directed Ruthless?
Ruthless was directed by Matthew McGuigan.
Who stars in Ruthless?
The principal cast of Ruthless includes Jonathan Harden, Frankie McCafferty, Jay Lowey.
When was Ruthless released and how long is it?
Ruthless was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 17m.