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Restless Natives (1985)

Movie ★ 6.8 89 min

Comedy Crime

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.

Michael Hoffman Director Ninian Dunnett Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 1985
Runtime
89 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0089904
Language
,
Studio
, Thorn EMI Screen Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Vincent Friell Vincent Friell Will Joe Mullaney Ronnie Teri Lally Margot Ned Beatty Ned Beatty Bender Robert Urquhart Robert Urquhart Baird Bernard Hill Bernard Hill Will's father Mel Smith Mel Smith Pyle Bryan Forbes Bryan Forbes Driver Nanette Newman Nanette Newman Passenger Iain McColl Iain McColl Nigel Ann Scott-Jones Will's Mother Laura Smith Mary Harrison Rachel Boyd Isla Dave Anderson Dave Anderson Illingworth Eiji Kusuhara Eiji Kusuhara Presenter Ed Bishop Ed Bishop Reporter Lawrie McNicol Detective Neville Watchurst Detective

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Frequently asked questions

What is Restless Natives about?
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.
Who directed Restless Natives?
Restless Natives was directed by Michael Hoffman.
Who stars in Restless Natives?
Restless Natives stars Vincent Friell, Joe Mullaney, Teri Lally, Ned Beatty.
When was Restless Natives released?
Restless Natives is a 1985 comedy, crime film.
Where can I watch Restless Natives?
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