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The Tale of Ruby Rose

5.5(6)19881h 40m1

The year is 1933. Ruby Rose (Melita Jurisic) is an Australian woman living with her Welsh immigrant husband Henry (Chris Haywood) in the Tasmanian highlands. Cut off from her superjudgmental family, for whom Henry had once worked as a humble farm hand, Ruby remains isolated in her tiny house. Superstitiously terrified of the dark, she begins developing her own folklore about the inky blackness that surrounds her each night; this folklore eventually develops into Ruby's own personal religion, created to ward off the evils that she imagines lurk in every corner. Only by venturing out of her house and rekindling her relationship with her embittered father is Ruby able to exorcise her fears. Almost hypnotic in its stark beauty, Tale of Ruby Rose is proof enough that writer/director Roger Scholes deserves to be far better known.

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    5.5/10

    6 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
English

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical (limited)PGNew York City, New York25 May 1988
  • AustraliaAU

    • Theatrical18 Aug 1988
  • ItalyIT

    • PremiereVenice Film Festival1 Sept 1987

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When was The Tale of Ruby Rose released?
The Tale of Ruby Rose was released on 25 May 1988.
Where can I watch The Tale of Ruby Rose online?
The Tale of Ruby Rose is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fetch TV in AU. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Tale of Ruby Rose?
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What is the rating of The Tale of Ruby Rose?
The Tale of Ruby Rose holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 6 votes.
Who directed The Tale of Ruby Rose?
The Tale of Ruby Rose (1988) was directed by Roger Scholes.
How long is The Tale of Ruby Rose?
The Tale of Ruby Rose runs for 1h 40m.

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