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Riff-Raff (1991) is a gritty, darkly comedic slice-of-life drama that plunges viewers into the harsh realities of London’s construction underclass. Directed by the legendary Ken Loach, the film follows Stevie, a young Scottish laborer (played by Robert Carlyle in a breakout role), as he navigates the exploitative world of temporary construction work. With a mix of humor and raw social commentary, the film exposes the brutal working conditions, dodgy employers, and the camaraderie among workers struggling to survive.
Shot in a semi-documentary style, Riff-Raff feels startlingly real—thanks to its improvised dialogue and non-professional actors plucked from real construction sites. The film balances bleakness with warmth, particularly in Stevie’s tender yet tumultuous relationship with Susan, a homeless singer. Loach’s unflinching lens captures the systemic neglect of the working poor, making it both a rallying cry and a deeply human story.
A hallmark of British social realism, Riff-Raff is funny, tragic, and unforgettable—a film that punches you in the gut while making you laugh at the absurdity of life on the margins.
Actor : Robert Carlyle, Emer McCourt.
Director : Ken Loach
Release : March 21, 2024 (USA)
Country : United States of America
Views: 13354
Tagline: "The fairest of them all returns."
Rate: 7.5
Director : Ken Loach
Release : March 21, 2024 (USA)
Country : United States of America
Views: 13354
Tagline: "The fairest of them all returns."
Rate: 7.5
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