The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Synopsis
46-year-old Reginald Iolanthe Perrin is suffering a midlife crisis and tries to escape his dreary life.
Top Cast
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Leonard Rossiter
Reginald Perrin
Pauline Yates
Elizabeth Perrin
John Barron
C.J.
Sue Nicholls
Joan Greengross
Trevor Adams
Tony Webster
Bruce Bould
David Harris-Jones
Sally-Jane Spencer
Linda Patterson
John Horsley
Doc Morrissey
Geoffrey Palmer
Jimmy Anderson
Tim Preece
Tom Patterson
Terence Conoley
Peter Cartwright
Roland MacLeod
Morris Coates
David Warwick
Mark
Jacki Piper
Esther Pigeon
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 3, 1983
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gareth Gwenlan, John Howard Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- David Nobbs
- Original Score
- Ronnie Hazlehurst
- Original Title
- The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gareth Gwenlan, John Howard Davies
David Nobbs
Ronnie Hazlehurst
Graham Walker, Chris Lovett
Gareth Gwenlan, John Howard Davies
Department Leadership Roster
Gareth Gwenlan
Director
John Howard Davies
Director
Gareth Gwenlan
Producer
John Howard Davies
Producer
Ronnie Hazlehurst
Original Music Composer
Graham Walker
Editor
Chris Lovett
Editor
Graham Oakley
Production Design
Barbara Gosnold
Production Design
Lesley Bremness
Production Design
Janet Tharby
Costume Design
David Nobbs
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin about?
46-year-old Reginald Iolanthe Perrin is suffering a midlife crisis and tries to escape his dreary life.
Who directed The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was directed by Gareth Gwenlan, John Howard Davies.
Who stars in The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The principal cast of The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin includes Leonard Rossiter, Pauline Yates, John Barron, Sue Nicholls, Trevor Adams.
When was The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin released and how long is it?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin was composed by Ronnie Hazlehurst.
Is The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin based on a book or true story?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David Nobbs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin?
The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).