Raggedy Man
“Sometimes it takes a stranger to give you the courage to follow your heart.”
Synopsis
A divorced mother of two boys is stuck working as a telephone operator in a small Texas town during World War II. Her friendship with a Navy sailor on shore leave causes gossip in town.
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"Raggedy Man" - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-03-13
Top Cast
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Sissy Spacek
Nita
Eric Roberts
Teddy
Sam Shepard
Bailey
William Sanderson
Calvin
Tracey Walter
Arnold
R.G. Armstrong
Rigby
Henry Thomas
Harry
Carey Hollis Jr.
Henry
Ed Geldart
Henry
Ed Geldart
Mr. Calloway
Bill Thurman
Sheriff
Suzi McLaughlin
Jean Lester
Lupe Juárez
Crecencio the Barkeeper
Jessie Lee Fulton
Miss Pud
LuBelle Camp
Miss Beulah
James N. Harrell
Ticket Taker
Lee Wackerhagen
Old Man
Dave Davis
Deputy
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 18, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 21, 2023
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Fisk
- Screenplay & Story
- William D. Wittliff
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Raggedy Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Fisk
William D. Wittliff
Jerry Goldsmith
Ralf D. Bode
Edward Warschilka
William D. Wittliff, Burt Weissbourd
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Fisk
Director
William D. Wittliff
Writer
Joe I. Tompkins
Costume Design
William D. Wittliff
Producer
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Ralf D. Bode
Director of Photography
Burt Weissbourd
Producer
Loren Janes
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raggedy Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raggedy Man about?
A divorced mother of two boys is stuck working as a telephone operator in a small Texas town during World War II. Her friendship with a Navy sailor on shore leave causes gossip in town.
Who directed Raggedy Man?
Raggedy Man was directed by Jack Fisk.
Who stars in Raggedy Man?
The principal cast of Raggedy Man includes Sissy Spacek, Eric Roberts, Sam Shepard, William Sanderson, Tracey Walter.
When was Raggedy Man released and how long is it?
Raggedy Man was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
How much did Raggedy Man make at the box office?
Raggedy Man grossed $2M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Raggedy Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raggedy Man was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raggedy Man?
Raggedy Man holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).