Restless Natives

Restless Natives

Scotland's most notorious public enemies

PG 1985 · 89 min · ★ 6.8 · Comedy, Crime

Two lads in Edinburgh embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. They dress up in clown masks and act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the highlands. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals.

Directed by Michael Hoffman · Written by Ninian Dunnett

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