Movie Description
Ruby and Rata
(1990)Overview
Ruby, an 83 year old trying to dodge a retirement home, rents a room to Rata, a solo mum with sidelines in music and benefit fraud. Rata's son is into arson and shoplifting, while Ruby's nephew is a hapless yuppie wannabe. Marginalised by the deregulated economy of the '80s and living on their wits, they may just find common cause despite themselves.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gaylene Preston
- Producer : Robin Laing
- Writer : Gaylene Preston
- Editor : Paul Sutorius
- Cast : Yvonne Lawley,Vanessa Rare,Lee Metekingi,Simon Barnett,Deben Bhattacharya,Roussel Dubois,Russell Smith,Ngaire Horton,Alma Woods,Vicky Burrett,Iain Rea,Andrew Robertt
Cast
Ruby
Rata
Willie
Buckle
Ramesh
Sike
Social Worker
Mrs. Stickle
Mrs. Shearer
Mrs. Spindle
Traffic Officer
Salesman
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Facts
Original TitleRuby and Rata
Status Released
Release Information
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1990-07-14
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 51m
Production CompaniesPreston-Laing Productions,New Zealand Film Commission
Genres
- Drama
- Comedy
