Restless Natives (1985): Cast & Plot
Restless Natives is a 1985 crime comedy directed by Michael Hoffman, starring Vincent Friell as Will, Joe Mullaney and Ned Beatty. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Michael Hoffman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- EMI Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Restless Natives About?
The premise of Restless Natives without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Scotland’s most notorious public enemies. Two Edinburgh lads launch a non‑violent spree, donning clown masks to become modern highwaymen and rob coachload of tourists in the Highlands. Their daring yet playful raids turn them into folk heroes, and the tale unfolds as a whimsical, gentle comedy in a lighthearted tone in the spirit of Bill Forsyth.
Restless Natives Themes & Keywords
· 23 tags- scotland
- united kingdom
- motor vehicle
- car
- british car
- police car
- ford
- ford motor vehicle
- ford car
- ford escort
- japanese car
- suzuki
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- suzuki motor vehicle
- bus
- friend
- robbery
- mask
- big country
- motorcycle
- hijack
- edinburgh scotland
- bandit
- independent film
Restless Natives Cast & Characters
Vincent Friell leads the cast as Will, with Joe Mullaney as Ronnie and Ned Beatty as Bender. Directed by Michael Hoffman; 24 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Hoffman
- Vincent Friell as Will
- Joe Mullaney as Ronnie
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Ned Beatty as Bender - Bernard Hill as Will's father
Also Starring in Restless Natives
· 20 more- Bryan Forbes Driver
- Ed Bishop Reporter
- Robert Urquhart Baird
- Dave Anderson Illingworth
- Mel Smith Pyle
- Nanette Newman Passenger
- Eiji Kusuhara Presenter
- Irene Sunters Mrs. Paterson
- Rachel Boyd Ilsa
- Robin Brown Angus Paterson
- Iain McColl Nigel
- Ann Scott-Jones Will's Mother
- Neville Watchurst Detective
- Teri Lally Margot
- Laura Smith Mary Harrison
- Lawrie McNicol Detective
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- Derek Starr Agent
- Peter Pringle Agent
- Frances Lonergan Guide
- Sharon MacKenzie Teacher
More from Michael Hoffman
More films directed by Michael Hoffman, best-rated first: The Last Station, Soapdish, Restoration and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Restless Natives Plot Summary
What happens in Restless Natives from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
From the Wester Hailes district of Edinburgh, two Scottish youths, Will and Ronnie, grow tired of the drab routine of mid-1980s urban life and chart a rebellious course as modern highwaymen. Donning clown and wolf-man masks and riding a Suzuki GP 125, they waylay tourist coaches in the Highlands with a toy gun, turning themselves into a curious local spectacle that attracts gawkers, headlines, and an escalating police chase. Their audacious stance against a stagnant city becomes a magnet for attention, and what starts as mischief gradually unfolds into something那 more mythic—a pair of young men who seem to rewrite the rules of how a city sees itself.
Full summary
The whole story of Restless Natives, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Restless Natives?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Restless Natives
34 cars on screen, including the 1984 Suzuki GP 125 N and the 1981 Volvo B10 M.
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1984 Suzuki GP 125 N Featured role -
1981 Volvo B10 M Main role -
1975 Ford Escort MkII Important role -
1976 Ford Escort MkII Important role
Restless Natives Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Die Touristenfalle - Robin Hood's tollkühne Erben” and “罗尼和威尔”.
- Also known as
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- Die Touristenfalle - Robin Hood's tollkühne Erben
- 罗尼和威尔
- 레스트리스 네이티브스
- Inquietos ciudadanos
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Restless Knights, Scotched in Scotland and The Hot Scots.
Restless Natives FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Restless Natives, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Restless Natives?
Restless Natives runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Restless Natives released?
Restless Natives was released on June 1, 1985.
Who directed Restless Natives?
Restless Natives was directed by Michael Hoffman.
More films by Michael Hoffman Who is in the cast of Restless Natives?
Restless Natives stars Vincent Friell as Will, Joe Mullaney as Ronnie and Ned Beatty as Bender, among 24 credited actors.
Does Restless Natives have a post-credit scene?
No. Restless Natives has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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