Restless Natives

– Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and a..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 30 Minutes
Release Year:
1985
Restless Natives (1985)

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.

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
UK
Filming Locations:
Genre:
Release Date:

12 Sep 1986

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Michael Hoffman

Writer:

Ninian Dunnett

Main Actors:

Vincent Friell, Joe Mullaney, Teri Lally, Ned Beatty

Plot:

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.

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Orion Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10