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| Directed by | Bob Hoskins |
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| Cinematography | Frank Tidy |
| Edited by | Alan Jones |
| Music by | Michael Kamen |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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.[1]