Rising Damp
Synopsis
Stingy landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers John, an art student, and Philip, an African medical student, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger, Miss Jones, flirts with Philip rather than him, despite his pitiful attempts at seduction.
Top Cast
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Leonard Rossiter
Rigsby
Frances de la Tour
Miss Jones
Don Warrington
Philip Smith
Christopher Strauli
John
Denholm Elliott
Charles Seymour
Carrie Jones
Sandra
Glynn Edwards
Cooper
John Cater
Bert
Derek Griffiths
Alec
Bill Dean
Workman
Ronnie Brody
Italian Waiter
Alan Clare
Accordionist
Pat Roach
Rugby Player
Jonathan Cecil
Boutique Assistant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph McGrath
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Chappell
- Original Score
- David Lindup
- Original Title
- Rising Damp
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Black Lion Films, Cinema Arts International Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph McGrath
Eric Chappell
David Lindup
Roy Skeggs, Brian Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph McGrath
Director
Eric Chappell
Screenplay
Roy Skeggs
Producer
David Lindup
Original Music Composer
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 Rising Damp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rising Damp about?
Stingy landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers John, an art student, and Philip, an African medical student, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger, Miss Jones, flirts with Philip rather than him, despite his pitiful attempts at seduction.
Who directed Rising Damp?
Rising Damp was directed by Joseph McGrath.
Who stars in Rising Damp?
The principal cast of Rising Damp includes Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington, Christopher Strauli, Denholm Elliott.
When was Rising Damp released and how long is it?
Rising Damp was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Rising Damp?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rising Damp was composed by David Lindup.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rising Damp?
Rising Damp holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).