Restless Natives
Scotland's most notorious public enemies
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
89 min
Release Date
1985-06-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
32
Vote Average
6.7
Vincent Friell
Will
Joe Mullaney
Ronnie
Teri Lally
Margot
Ned Beatty
Bender
Robert Urquhart
Baird
Bernard Hill
Will's father
Mel Smith
Pyle
Bryan Forbes
Driver
Nanette Newman
Passenger
Iain McColl
Nigel
Ann Scott-Jones
Will's Mother
Laura Smith
Mary Harrison
Rachel Boyd
Ilsa
Dave Anderson
Illingworth
Eiji Kusuhara
Presenter
Ed Bishop
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Lawrie McNicol
Detective
Neville Watchurst
Detective
Derek Starr
Agent
Peter Pringle
Agent
Robin Brown
Angus Paterson
Irene Sunters
Mrs. Paterson
Frances Lonergan
Guide
Sharon MacKenzie
Teacher
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