Phantom of the Ritz
Synopsis
Ed Blake is a balding middle-aged man who decides to buy an old movie theater, The Ritz, to shape it up into a retro 1950s music hangout. With the aid of loyal girlfriend Nancy, foreman Bruno, and assistant Marcus, Ed is able to assemble a construction team to plan to be on time for the grand reopening. But unknown to everyone, a disfigured character has lived in the passageways of the old theater since the 50s, occasionally popping out to murder an indigent or intruder that happens upon his domain.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Peter Bergman
Ed Blake
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
Nancy Drawing
Russell Curry
Marcus
Joshua Sussman
The Phantom
Steve Geng
Detective Lastrade
Cindy Vincino
Sally
Billy Gillespie
Officer Russo
Tom Nowicki
Gabby
William Cowart
Billy
Kevin Quigley
Raincoat Man
Jim Fitzpatrick
Corey Beeson
Heather Hegeman
Rollerskating Waitress
Neil DeGroot
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Plone
- Screenplay & Story
- Allen Plone, Gaston Leroux, Tom Dempsey
- Original Title
- Phantom of the Ritz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Plone
Allen Plone, Gaston Leroux, Tom Dempsey
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Plone
Writer
Allen Plone
Director
Tom Dempsey
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Phantom of the Ritz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Phantom of the Ritz about?
Ed Blake is a balding middle-aged man who decides to buy an old movie theater, The Ritz, to shape it up into a retro 1950s music hangout. With the aid of loyal girlfriend Nancy, foreman Bruno, and assistant Marcus, Ed is able to assemble a construction team to plan to be on time for the grand reopening. But unknown to everyone, a disfigured character has lived in the passageways of the old theater since the 50s, occasionally popping out to murder an indigent or intruder that happens upon his domain.
Who directed Phantom of the Ritz?
Phantom of the Ritz was directed by Allen Plone.
Who stars in Phantom of the Ritz?
The principal cast of Phantom of the Ritz includes Peter Bergman, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Russell Curry, Joshua Sussman, Steve Geng.
When was Phantom of the Ritz released and how long is it?
Phantom of the Ritz was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Is Phantom of the Ritz based on a book or true story?
Phantom of the Ritz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gaston Leroux".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Phantom of the Ritz?
Phantom of the Ritz holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).