Ruby and Rata (1990): Cast
Ruby and Rata is a 1990 comedy drama directed by Gaylene Preston, starring Yvonne Lawley as Ruby, Vanessa Rare and Andrew Robertt. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Gaylene Preston
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Preston-Laing Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ruby and Rata About?
The premise of Ruby and Rata without spoilers.
An unlikely trio—an 83‑year‑old woman avoiding a retirement home, a would‑be rock‑singer mother, and her son—share more than they realise. Ruby rents a room to Rata, who mixes gigs with benefit fraud. The boy dabbles in arson and shoplifting, while Ruby’s nephew flounders as a yuppie wannabe. In the ’80s economy scrap by on wits and find cause.
Ruby and Rata Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- singer
- f rated
- independent film
Ruby and Rata Cast & Characters
Yvonne Lawley leads the cast as Ruby, with Vanessa Rare as Rata and Andrew Robertt as Salesman. Directed by Gaylene Preston; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gaylene Preston
- Yvonne Lawley as Ruby
- Vanessa Rare as Rata
- Andrew Robertt as Salesman
- Iain Rea as Traffic Officer
Also Starring in Ruby and Rata
· 8 more- Russell Smith Social Worker
- Alma Woods Mrs. Shearer
- Deben Bhattacharya Ramesh
- Lee Metekingi Willie
- Simon Barnett Buckle
- Roussel Dubois Sike
- Ngaire Horton Mrs. Stickle
- Vicky Burrett Mrs. Spindle
More from Gaylene Preston
More films directed by Gaylene Preston: My Year with Helen, Home by Christmas, War Stories Our Mothers Never Told Us and Bread & Roses.
Ruby and Rata Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ruby and Rata.
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ruby's Choice, Baby Ruby and Riff-Raff.
Ruby and Rata FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ruby and Rata, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Ruby and Rata released?
Ruby and Rata was released on July 14, 1990.
Who directed Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata was directed by Gaylene Preston.
More films by Gaylene Preston Who is in the cast of Ruby and Rata?
Ruby and Rata stars Yvonne Lawley as Ruby, Vanessa Rare as Rata and Andrew Robertt as Salesman, among 12 credited actors.
Does Ruby and Rata have a post-credit scene?
No. Ruby and Rata has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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