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The Raggedy Rawney
''The Raggedy Rawney'' is a 1988 British drama film starring Bob Hoskins, Dexter Fletcher, Zoe Nathenson, and Zoë Wanamaker. The story is about a young army deserter (Fletcher) in an unspecified time and country, who disguises himself as a madwoman and joins a nomadic gypsy caravan. The film involves the themes of the destruction and futility of war, the culture of the Romani people, and the bonds generated by love and family. The film was also co-written and directed by Bob Hoskins. Musician Ian Dury has a small role as a character named Weazel. The movie marked Hoskins' debut as a director. The film was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1988 Cannes Film Festival. Plot The film centres around the character of Tom, a young army recruit in an unnamed time and country (presumably World War II-era Eastern Europe) who deserts after an artillery barrage kills his sergeant, in the process blinding a sadistic officer who tries to stop him. He is shell-shocked into m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Hoskins
Robert William Hoskins (26 October 1942 – 29 April 2014) was an English actor. His work included lead roles in films and television series such as '' Pennies from Heaven'' (1978), ''The Long Good Friday'' (1980), ''Mona Lisa'' (1986), ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'' (1988), ''Mermaids'' (1990), ''Super Mario Bros.'' (1993), and ''Balto'' (1995), and supporting performances in ''Brazil'' (1985), ''Hook'' (1991), ''Nixon'' (1995), ''Enemy at the Gates'' (2001), ''Mrs Henderson Presents'' (2005), '' A Christmas Carol'' (2009), ''Made in Dagenham'' (2010), and ''Snow White and the Huntsman'' (2012). He also directed two feature films: ''The Raggedy Rawney'' (1988) and ''Rainbow'' (1996). Hoskins received the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival, the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for his role in ''Mona Lisa''. He was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for the same role. In 2009, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eastern Europe
Eastern Europe is a subregion of the Europe, European continent. As a largely ambiguous term, it has a wide range of geopolitical, geographical, ethnic, cultural, and socio-economic connotations. The vast majority of the region is covered by Russia, which spans roughly 40% of the continent's landmass while accounting for approximately 15% of its total population."The Balkans" , ''Global Perspectives: A Remote Sensing and World Issues Site''. Wheeling Jesuit University/Center for Educational Technologies, 1999–2002. It represents a significant part of Culture of Europe, European culture; the main socio-cultural characteristics of Eastern Europe have historically been defined by the traditions of Slavs and Greeks, as well as by the influence of Eastern Christianity as it developed through t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Films Directed By Bob Hoskins
A film also called a movie, motion picture, moving picture, picture, photoplay or (slang) flick is a work of visual art that simulates experiences and otherwise communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through the use of moving images. These images are generally accompanied by sound and, more rarely, other sensory stimulations. The word "cinema", short for cinematography, is often used to refer to filmmaking and the film industry, and to the art form that is the result of it. Recording and transmission of film The moving images of a film are created by photographing actual scenes with a motion-picture camera, by photographing drawings or miniature models using traditional animation techniques, by means of CGI and computer animation, or by a combination of some or all of these techniques, and other visual effects. Before the introduction of digital production, series of still images were recorded on a strip of chemically sensitiz ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Drama Films
File:1988 Events Collage.png, From left, clockwise: The oil platform Piper Alpha explodes and collapses in the North Sea, killing 165 workers; The USS Vincennes (CG-49) mistakenly shoots down Iran Air Flight 655; Australia celebrates its Bicentennial on January 26; The 1988 Summer Olympics are held in Seoul, South Korea; Soviet troops begin their withdrawal from Afghanistan, which is completed the next year; The 1988 Armenian earthquake kills between 25,000-50,000 people; The 8888 Uprising in Myanmar, led by students, protests the Burma Socialist Programme Party; A bomb explodes on Pan Am Flight 103, causing the plane to crash down on the town of Lockerbie, Scotland- the event kills 270 people., 300x300px, thumb rect 0 0 200 200 Piper Alpha rect 200 0 400 200 Iran Air Flight 655 rect 400 0 600 200 Australian Bicentenary rect 0 200 300 400 Pan Am Flight 103 rect 300 200 600 400 1988 Summer Olympics rect 0 400 200 600 8888 Uprising rect 200 400 400 600 1988 Armenian earthquak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1988 Films
The following is an overview of events in 1988 in film, including the highest-grossing films, award ceremonies and festivals, a list of films released and notable deaths. Highest-grossing films The top 10 films released in 1988 by worldwide gross are as follows: Events * May 25 – '' Rambo III'' was released as the most expensive film ever made with a production budget between $58 and $63 million. The film failed to match the box office earnings from '' Rambo: First Blood Part II'' (1985). * July 15 – ''Die Hard'' defies low commercial expectations to gross $141.5 million worldwide. Hailed as an influential landmark in the action film genre, it influenced a common formula for many '90s action films, featuring a lone everyman against a colorful terrorist character who's usually holding hostages in an isolated setting. Such films and their sequels are often referred to as "''Die Hard'' on a _____": '' Under Siege'' (battleship), ''Cliffhanger'' (mountain), ''Speed'' (bus), ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jana Badurova
Jana may refer to: Entertainment * ''Jana'' (film), a 2004 Tamil film by Shaji Kailas * Jana (singer) (born 1974), Serbian singer * Jana (Native American singer), née Jana Mashonee * ''Jana of the Jungle'', animated series created by Doug Wildey for Hanna-Barbera Productions * Jana, a character in the television series ''Containment'' * "Jana", a single by Killing Joke from the album '' Pandemonium'' Other * Jana (given name), a given name (and list of people with the given name) * Jana (brand), a brand of drinks * ''Jana'' (moth), a genus of moths * Jana (Vedic period), a term for tribes in ancient India * Jana Bhava (''knowledge''), a sutra and Putanjali's discourse related to the basic tenets of Yoga and is wisdom * Jamahiriya News Agency or JANA, Libya's state news agency (1964–2011) * Diana (mythology), also called Jana, the ancient Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and chastity See also * *Janna (other) *Janata (other) *Lok (other), ''p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jenny Platt
Jennifer "Jenny" Platt (born 24 September 1979) is an English actress best known for her role as Violet Wilson in the long-running television soap ''Coronation Street'' and her role as Jeanne in ''Versailles''. Platt was born in Ipswich, Suffolk. She attended Mablethorpe Primary School Lincolnshire - until 1991. She trained at East 15 Acting School, and has appeared in many theatre roles. Her first appearance in ''Coronation Street'' was on 8 October 2004. Prior to the role of Violet, she had small roles in TV series' including ''The Bill'', '' Where the Heart Is'' and ''Foyle's War''. In September 2008, Platt appeared in ''The Merchant of Venice'' playing the role of Narissa at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton until the run ended in November 2008. Broadcast on 24 April 2011 (Easter Sunday), Jenny Platt made a brief appearance as Violet in a special edition ''Coronation Street'' feature episode which featured Sean Tully (played by Antony Cotton) travelling to London to visit his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timmy Lang
Timmy, or sometimes Timmie, is a masculine name, a short form of Timothy or Tim. This variation is popular as a nickname and is commonly used when someone is young, but is often used in adulthood. It is a version of the Greek name ( Timόtheos) meaning "one who honours God", from τιμή "honour" and θεός "god"., . ''Tim'' (and its variations) is a common name in several countries. People * Timmy Allen (born 2000), an American basketball player * Timmy Chang (born 1981), American college football coach and former quarterback * Timmy Chipeco (born 1975), Filipino politician * Timmy Dooley (born 1969), Irish politician * Timmy Duggan (born 1982), American retired road racing cyclist * Timmy Fitzpatrick, 1940s hurling goalkeeper * Timmy Hammersley (born 1987), Irish hurler * Timmy Hansen (born 1992), Swedish rallycross driver * Timmy Hill (born 1993), American stock car racing driver * Timmy Horne (born 1997), American football player * Timmy Jernigan (born 1992), American ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jane Wood
Jane Wood (born 20 March 1968) is a British former professional tennis player. Wood, a native of Enfield Enfield may refer to: Places Australia * Enfield, New South Wales * Enfield, South Australia ** Electoral district of Enfield, a state electoral district in South Australia, corresponding to the suburb ** Enfield High School (South Australia) ..., competed on the professional tour in the 1980s and 1990s. She featured in the singles main draw of the 1987 Wimbledon Championships. Her career included a stint playing collegiate tennis in the United States for Oklahoma State University, where she achieved All-American honours for doubles in 1988. ITF finals Singles: 2 (1–1) Doubles: 10 (7–3) References External links * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Wood, Jane 1968 births Living people British female tennis players English female tennis players Tennis people from Greater London Oklahoma State Cowgirls tennis players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosemary Martin
Rosemary Martin (17 December 1936 – 14 August 1998) was an English actress, born in Birmingham. She appeared in dozens of films from 1964 to 1998 and is also known for television roles including Mrs. Partridge in ''Last of the Summer Wine'', Vera in ''Oh No It's Selwyn Froggitt'', Marjorie in '' Pennies from Heaven'', Miss Weber in ''The Insurance Man'', Renie Fox in ''Fox'' and Verna Johnson in '' Tenko''. Other TV credits include: ''Z-Cars'', '' Crown Court'', '' Bill Brand'', '' Coronation Street'', ''The Gentle Touch'', '' The Sweeney'', '' Looking For Clancy'', '' Maggie: It's Me'', '' Thomas & Sarah'', '' Bergerac'', '' The Chinese Detective'', ''Jeeves and Wooster'', ''Drop the Dead Donkey'', ''Pie in the Sky'', '' Cracker'', '' Heartbeat'', ''The Bill'', '' Outside Edge'', ''Driving Ambition'', ''Peak Practice'' and '' EastEnders''. Her film credits include ''It Shouldn't Happen to a Vet'' (1976), ''Tess'' (1979), ''Britannia Hospital'' (1982), ''Slayground'' (1983) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Veronica Clifford
Veronica, Veronika, etc., may refer to: People * Veronica (name) * Saint Veronica * Saint Veronica of Syria Arts and media Comics and literature * ''Veronica'', an 1870 novel by Frances Eleanor Trollope * ''Veronica'', a 2005 novel by Mary Gaitskill * ''Veronica'', an Archie Comics imprint Film, radio, and television * ''Veronica'' (1972 film), a Romanian musical film directed by Elisabeta Bostan * ''Veronica'' (2017 Mexican film), a psychological thriller by Carlos Algara and Alejandro Martinez-Beltran * ''Veronica'' (2017 Spanish film), a Spanish horror film *Veronica (media), a Dutch media brand ** Radio Veronica, a Dutch offshore radio station broadcasting from 1960–1974, the origin of the brand **Radio Veronica (Sky Radio), a Dutch radio station ** Veronica TV, a Dutch television station ** Veronica, now RTL 7, a former Dutch television station ** Veronica Superguide, a Dutch television Magazine Music * Veronica (singer) (born 1974), American dance-music singer * "Ve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Carter (actor)
James Edward Carter (born 19 August 1948) is an English actor, best known for his role as Mr Carson in the ITV historical drama series ''Downton Abbey'' (2010–2015), which earned him four nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (2012–2015). He reprised the role in the feature films ''Downton Abbey'' (2019) and '' Downton Abbey: A New Era'' (2022) and starred as the main villain Rookery in '' The Little Vampire'' and its 2017 remake. Carter's films include ''A Private Function'' (1984), ''The Company of Wolves'' (1984), '' A Month in the Country'' (1987), '' The Witches'' (1990), '' A Dangerous Man: Lawrence After Arabia'' (1992), ''Stalin'' (1992), ''The Madness of King George'' (1994), ''Richard III'' (1995), ''Brassed Off'' (1996), ''Shakespeare in Love'' (1998), ''Ella Enchanted'' (2004), ''The Thief Lord'' (2006), ''The Golden Compass'' (2007), Tim Burton's ''Alice in Wonderland'' (2010), ''My Week with Marilyn'' (2011 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
