What is Riff-Raff?
Riff-Raff is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1991
- Release date
- Jun 21, 1991
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
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Riff-Raff is a film first released in 1991. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama.
Should you watch it?
“A recently released prisoner starts a London construction job and meets a struggling singer.”
- follows a former prisoner navigating life in London
- features authentic working class workplace dynamics
- working conditions and living situations depicted are poor
- characters face significant challenges
Watch it if you want to see a drama about a Scottish man starting a new life in London.
The film contains themes regarding poor working conditions, prison history, and unemployment struggles.
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Where is Stevie from?
Stevie is from Scotland.
Where does Stevie find a job?
Stevie finds a job on a London construction site.
Why are the men working under aliases?
The men work under aliases due to their immigration status and to avoid conflicts with unemployment benefits.
Where do Stevie's coworkers help him live?
Coworkers help Stevie secure housing by squatting in a council estate.
Who does Stevie meet?
Stevie meets Susan, who is from Ireland and struggling to be a professional singer.
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