Rentadick
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Synopsis
Armitage runs a chemical company that is on the verge of producing a gas that causes temporary disability. Clearly the military want it but it is also sought by a group of Japanese. Both Armitage and Madam Greenfly hire different people in the same detective agency to guard the gas and steal it respectively... confusion, double crosses and hilarity ensue...
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Rentadick (1972) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-10
Top Cast
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James Booth
Simon Hamilton
Richard Briers
Miles Gannet
Julie Ege
Utta Armitage
Ronald Fraser
Major Upton
Donald Sinden
Jeffrey Armitage
Tsai Chin
Madam Greenfly
Kenneth Cope
West
John Wells
Owltruss
Spike Milligan
a Customs officer
Richard Beckinsale
Hobbs
Derek Griffiths
Henson
Michael Bentine
Husein
Winnie Holman
Maid
Patsy Crowther
Old Lady
Patricia Quinn
Chauffeuse
Michael Rothwell
Removal Man
Michael Sharvell-Martin
Removal Man
Leon Sinden
Police Inspector
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Clark
- Screenplay & Story
- John Cleese, Graham Chapman
- Original Score
- Carl Davis
- Original Title
- Rentadick
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- David Paradine Productions, The Rank Organisation, Virgin Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Clark
John Cleese, Graham Chapman
Carl Davis
John Coquillon
Terry Glinwood, Ned Sherrin
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Clark
Director
Carl Davis
Original Music Composer
John Coquillon
Director of Photography
Terry Glinwood
Producer
John Cleese
Writer
Ned Sherrin
Producer
Graham Chapman
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rentadick
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What is Rentadick about?
Armitage runs a chemical company that is on the verge of producing a gas that causes temporary disability. Clearly the military want it but it is also sought by a group of Japanese. Both Armitage and Madam Greenfly hire different people in the same detective agency to guard the gas and steal it respectively... confusion, double crosses and hilarity ensue...
Who directed Rentadick?
Rentadick was directed by Jim Clark.
Who stars in Rentadick?
The principal cast of Rentadick includes James Booth, Richard Briers, Julie Ege, Ronald Fraser, Donald Sinden.
When was Rentadick released and how long is it?
Rentadick was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Rentadick?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rentadick was composed by Carl Davis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rentadick?
Rentadick holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).