Riff Raff is a 2024 American crime comedy film directed by Dito Montiel, written by John Pollono, and starring Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, Pete Davidson, Ed Harris, and Bill Murray.
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| Directed by | Dito Montiel |
| Written by | John Pollono |
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| Cinematography | Xavier Grobet |
| Edited by | Tim Streeto |
| Music by | Adam Taylor |
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| Distributed by | Roadside Attractions Grindstone Entertainment Group |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[1]
Synopsis
editThe life of a former criminal is thrown into turmoil when his old family appear for a long-awaited reckoning.[2]
Cast
edit- Ed Harris as Vincent
- Bill Murray as Leftie
- Jennifer Coolidge as Ruth, Vincent's ex-wife
- Gabrielle Union as Sandy, Vincent's wife
- Pete Davidson as Lonnie, Leftie's henchman
- Lewis Pullman as Rocco, Vincent and Ruth's murderous son
- Miles J. Harvey as DJ
- Emanuela Postacchini as Marina, Rocco's girlfriend
- Michael Covino as Jonathan, Leftie's deceased son
- P.J. Byrne as Garrison
- Brooke Dillman as Janet
Production
editProducers are Canopy Media Partners' Noah Rothman and Signature Films' Marc Goldberg and Sarah Gabriel.[3]
Casting
editIn May 2023, Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union and Brian Cox were cast in the film.[4] In November 2023, Ed Harris, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey and Pete Davidson joined the cast, with Harris replacing Cox.[5] In December 2023, it was revealed that Bill Murray had joined the cast, replacing Hoffman.[6] In May 2024, it was revealed that Emanuela Postacchini joined the cast.[7]
Filming
editPrincipal photography was slated to begin in September 2023.[8] By November 2023, filming was underway in New Jersey.[5]
References
edit- ^ Jeremy Kay, "Toronto film festival adds Angelina Jolie, Mike Leigh, Edward Burns, David Mackenzie titles". Screen Daily, July 22, 2024.
- ^ Klawans, Justin (May 16, 2023). "Jennifer Coolidge to Star in Crime Comedy". Collider. Retrieved May 17, 2023.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (May 16, 2023). "Jennifer Coolidge & Gabrielle Union Set For Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff' — Cannes Market Hot Pic". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
- ^ Silman, Jon (May 16, 2023). "Crime comedy 'Riff Raff' to star Dustin Hoffman, Jennifer Coolidge, Gabrielle Union, and Brian Cox in the works". We Got This Covered. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Wiseman, Andreas (November 21, 2023). "Ed Harris, Lewis Pullman, Miles J. Harvey & Pete Davidson Join Jennifer Coolidge, Dustin Hoffman & Gabrielle Union In Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff'; Filming Underway In New Jersey". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ "Bill Murray on the set of "Riff Raff" on December 19, 2023 in Clark, New Jersey". Getty Images. December 19, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (May 14, 2024). "Bill Murray Joins Crime Comedy 'Riff Raff' as Signature Closes Multiple Territory Deals (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Leatham, Thomas (May 17, 2023). "Brian Cox to star with Jennifer Coolidge in comedy 'Riff-Raff'". Far Out. Retrieved May 17, 2023.