Raining Stones (1993)

(Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival 1993 & Best Film, Evening Standard British Film Awards 1994)

Bob Williams is a survivor. He supplements his dole by becoming embroiled in whatever scam is on offer, from rustling sheep to rodding drains. But now life has dealt him a bitter blow. His van has been stolen and his daughter, Coleen, is approaching her first communion. She needs the traditional white dress, shoes, veil and gloves. Bob's pride is a stake. Where on earth is the money going to come from?

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Production Credits

Director: Ken Loach
Producer: Sally Hibbin
Screenplay by: Jim Allen
Music by: Stuart Copeland
Cinematography by: Barry Ackroyd
Editor: Jonathan Morris
Production Design: Martin Johnson

Cast

Bob Williams Bruce Jones
Anne Williams Julie Brown
Tommy Ricky Tomlinson
Father Barry Tom Hickey