September 20, 1988
Release Date

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The Raggedy Rawney (1988)

Name: The Raggedy Rawney
Genre: Romance, Drama, War & Politics
Released: 1988-09-20

1h 43m

Running Time

September 20, 1988
Release Date

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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.

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Currently The Raggedy Rawney is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel

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Cast & Crew.

Media.

Details.

Release Date
September 20, 1988

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 43m

Genres
Romance Drama War & Politics

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.