Raining Stones

"It would be funny if it didn't hurt so much."

Oct 8 1993 Not Rated 1h 30m
Comedy, Drama

Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to more and more questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.

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Plot

This Ken Loach film tells the story of a man devoted to his family and his religion. Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to more and more questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.

Written by

Jim Allen

Directed by

Ken Loach

Cast

Bruce Jones, Julie Brown, Gemma Phoenix

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Parallax Pictures, Channel Four Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award9 wins & 5 nominations total

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Scores
# of Votes
5,077
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
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