The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
“A living legend that will live long after other living legends have died.”
Synopsis
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
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THE RUTLES: ALL YOU NEED IS CASH TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-28
Top Cast
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Eric Idle
Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead
Neil Innes
Ron Nasty
Ricky Fataar
Stig O'Hara
John Halsey
Barry Womble
Michael Palin
Eric Manchester
Mick Jagger
Self - Rock Star
George Harrison
The Interviewer (Jimmy “The Wallasey Warbler” Climmer)
John Belushi
Ron Decline
Dan Aykroyd
Brian Thigh
Bill Murray
Bill Murray the K.
Bianca Jagger
Martini McQuickly
Gilda Radner
Mrs. Emily Pules
Gwen Taylor
Mrs. Iris Mountbatten / Chastity
Ronnie Wood
Hells Angel
Paul Simon
Self - Interviewee
Gary Weis
Photographer getting off train
Jeannette Charles
The Queen
Carinthia West
The Bigamy Sisters
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1983
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Idle, Gary Weis
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Idle
- Original Score
- Neil Innes
- Original Title
- The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Broadway Video, Rutle, Above Average Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Idle, Gary Weis
Eric Idle
Neil Innes
Gary Weis
Aviva Slesin
Lorne Michaels, Craig Kellem, Gary Weis
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Idle
Director
Gary Weis
Director
Eric Idle
Writer
Polly Hamilton
Costume Design
Neil Innes
Original Music Composer
Craig Kellem
Producer
Aviva Slesin
Editor
Gary Weis
Producer
Gary Weis
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash about?
The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.
Who directed The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash?
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash was directed by Eric Idle, Gary Weis.
Who stars in The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash?
The principal cast of The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash includes Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Ricky Fataar, John Halsey, Michael Palin.
When was The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash released and how long is it?
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash was composed by Neil Innes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash?
The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).