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Restless Natives (1985)

PG · 1985-06-01 · 1h 29m · EN
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Scotland's most notorious public enemies

Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals. Their adventures make for a whimsical and gentle comedy, in the Bill Forsyth vein.

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Michael HoffmanDirectorNinian DunnettWriter

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Vincent FriellVincent FriellWillJoe MullaneyJoe MullaneyRonnieTeri LallyTeri LallyMargotNed BeattyNed BeattyBenderRobert UrquhartRobert UrquhartBairdBernard HillBernard HillWill's fatherMel SmithMel SmithPyleBryan ForbesBryan ForbesDriverNanette NewmanNanette NewmanPassengerIain McCollIain McCollNigelAnn Scott-JonesAnn Scott-JonesWill's MotherLaura SmithLaura SmithMary Harrison

Keywords

ClownWolfmanScotlandStagecoach robbery

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · CrimeTheme affinityClown · Wolfman · ScotlandDialogue densityComedyPacingShortDirector preference103811Actor preference52328 · 152749 · 293551

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Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals. Their adventures make for a whimsical and gentle comedy, in the Bill Forsyth vein.

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Restless Natives has a runtime of 89 minutes.

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