Riff-Raff (1991)

7.0R95 minDirector: Ken Loach

1991 British film

Riff-Raff is a 1991 British drama film directed by Ken Loach, starring Robert Carlyle and Ricky Tomlinson (the latter 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 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 building site turning a derelict hospital into luxury apartments.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Riff-Raff about?
Riff-Raff (1991) — The story of Stevie, a construction worker, and his girlfriend, an unemployed pop singer, serves to show the living conditions of the British poor class
Is Riff-Raff based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Riff-Raff scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.