The Raggedy Rawney (1988)
- Directed by
- Bob Hoskins
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Rating
- 5.6 of 10 from 12 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A young soldier runs away from his army and pretends to be a mentally unwell woman to hide. A Romani family takes him in and he travels with them.
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What happens
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. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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