The Raggedy Rawney (1988)
1h 43m
Running Time
September 20, 1988Release Date
The Raggedy Rawney (1988)
1h 43m
Running Time
September 20, 1988Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
During WWII a youth deserts his country's army after a combat experience, but not before wounding his commanding officer with a knife in order to escape. The young man, now very emotionally distraught, dresses in women's clothes and eventually joins a passing gypsy caravan, who think him a young girl... as well as a kind of seer, or 'rawney'. In time, however, he regains some composure and becomes attracted to one of the gypsy girls, which only leads to problems within the gypsy band, especially when the wounded commanding officer finds him.
Where to Watch.

Currently The Raggedy Rawney is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Bob Hoskins
Darky / Director / Screenplay

Dexter Fletcher
Tom

Zoë Nathenson
Jessie

Zoë Wanamaker
Elle

Timmy Lang
Simon

Ian McNeice
The Farmer

Gawn Grainger
The Officer

Jim Carter
The Soldier

Ian Dury
Weazel

J.G. Devlin
Jake

Rosemary Martin
Becky

Veronica Clifford
The Farmer's Wife

Jane Wood
Vie

Jenny Platt
Little Girl

Jane Badurova
Farmer's Daughter

Perry Fenwick
Victor

Bob Weis
Producer

Dave Hill
Lamb

Steve Fletcher
Clancy

Graham Fletcher-Cook
Stanwich

Irene Lamb
CastingDirector

Alan Talbot
Wag

Veronica Quilligan
Lou

Jiří Matolín
ProductionDesigner
Media.

Details.
Release DateSeptember 20, 1988
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 43m
Genres
Last updated:
Wiki.
The Raggedy Rawney is a 1988 British drama film starring Bob Hoskins, Dexter Fletcher, Zoe Nathenson, and Zoë Wanamaker. The story is about a young army deserter (Fletcher) in an unspecified time and country, who disguises himself as a madwoman and joins a nomadic gypsy caravan. The film involves the themes of the destruction and futility of war, the culture of the Romani people, and the bonds generated by love and family. The film was also co-written and directed by Bob Hoskins. Musician Ian Dury has a small role as a character named Weazel. The movie marked Hoskins' debut as a director.
The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival.
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