Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
“He's a singer! He's a dancer! He's a coal-miner! And when Hollywood called, it was the answer to his dreams. So why is everyone saying...”
Synopsis
A musical about a miner who wants to break into show business.
Top Cast
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Robert Lindsay
Bert Rigby
Robbie Coltrane
Sid Trample
Cathryn Bradshaw
Laurel Pennington
Jackie Gayle
I.I. Perlestein
Bruno Kirby
Kyle DeForest
Corbin Bernsen
Jim Shirley
Anne Bancroft
Meredith Perlestein
Gela Nash
Mona
Liz Smith
Mrs. Rigby
Lila Kaye
Mrs. Pennington
Fanny Carby
Aunt Aggie
Carmen du Sautoy
Tess Trample
Mike Grady
Mick O’Grady
George Wallace
Bartender
Diana Weston
Young Mrs. Rigby
George Malpas
Minister
Sydney Stevenson
Kelly Astaire Rigby
Robert Hines
Crown Royal Commercial Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Reiner
- Original Score
- Ralph Burns
- Original Title
- Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Film Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner
Ralph Burns
Jan de Bont
Bud Molin
George Shapiro
Department Leadership Roster
Carl Reiner
Writer
Carl Reiner
Director
George Shapiro
Producer
Ralph Burns
Original Music Composer
Jan de Bont
Director of Photography
Bud Molin
Editor
Terence Marsh
Production Design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bert Rigby, You're a Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bert Rigby, You're a Fool about?
A musical about a miner who wants to break into show business.
Who directed Bert Rigby, You're a Fool?
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in Bert Rigby, You're a Fool?
The principal cast of Bert Rigby, You're a Fool includes Robert Lindsay, Robbie Coltrane, Cathryn Bradshaw, Jackie Gayle, Bruno Kirby.
When was Bert Rigby, You're a Fool released and how long is it?
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Bert Rigby, You're a Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bert Rigby, You're a Fool was composed by Ralph Burns.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bert Rigby, You're a Fool?
Bert Rigby, You're a Fool holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).