Riff-Raff

Riff-Raff is a 1991 British film directed by Ken Loach, starring Robert Carlyle and Ricky Tomlinson (coincidentally, the latter both plays, and was in real life, a builder). It won the 1991 European Film Award Best Picture award. As with most Loach films, Riff-Raff is a naturalistic portrayal of modern Britain. It follows Stevie, played by Robert Carlyle, a Glaswegian recently released from prison who has moved to London and got a job on a buildi... More

Initial release date:

  • 1990

Directed by:

Runtime:

  • 1 h 35 min

Also known as:

  • Riff-Raff

Film

Directed by

Ken Loach

Kenneth "Ken" Loach (born 17 June 1936) is a Palme D'Or winning English film and television director. He is known for his naturalistic, social realist directing style and for his socialist beliefs, which are evident in his film treatment of social issues such as homelessness (Cathy Come Home) and...

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 1990
  • 1991
  • Feb 12, 1993
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 35 min

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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner
  • 1991

European Film Award for Best Film Winners

Appears in ranked lists:

List Rank Year Note
  • 2,464
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

The Movie List: the first 9200 of 2010-04-25

Award Nominations:

Year Award Award Nominee
  • 1993

Goya Award for Best European Film Nominees

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