Eating Raoul
“A tasty comedy of bad manners.”
Synopsis
A prudish married couple feel put upon by the swingers living in their apartment building. One night, by accident, they discover a way to both rid themselves of the “perverts” down the hall and simultaneously realize their dream of opening a restaurant.
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Eating Raoul (1982) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-03-15
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Paul Bartel
Paul Bland
Mary Woronov
Mary Bland
Robert Beltran
Raoul Mendoza
Susan Saiger
Doris the Dominatrix / Nurse Sally Cummings
Richard Paul
Mr. Cray
John Shearin
Mr. Baker
Darcy Pulliam
Nurse Sheila
Garry Goodrow
Drunk Swinger
Richard Blackburn
James from the Valley
Hamilton Camp
John Peck
Buck Henry
Mr. Leech
Anna Mathias
Ms. Adams
Ed Begley Jr.
Hippie
Billy Curtis
Little Person
John Paragon
Sex Shop Salesman
Edie McClurg
Susan
Charles B. Griffith
(uncredited)
John Landis
Man at Bank (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
USA Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$350K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bartel
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bartel, Richard Blackburn
- Original Score
- Arlon Ober
- Original Title
- Eating Raoul
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $350K
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox, Films Incorporated, Quartet, Bartel
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bartel
Paul Bartel, Richard Blackburn
Arlon Ober
Karen Grossman, Gary Thieltges, Gary Graver
Alan Toomayan
Anne Kimmel
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bartel
Director
Paul Bartel
Writer
Anne Kimmel
Producer
Richard Blackburn
Writer
Robert Schulenberg
Production Design
Arlon Ober
Original Music Composer
Gary Thieltges
Director of Photography
Alan Toomayan
Editor
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eating Raoul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eating Raoul about?
A prudish married couple feel put upon by the swingers living in their apartment building. One night, by accident, they discover a way to both rid themselves of the “perverts” down the hall and simultaneously realize their dream of opening a restaurant.
Who directed Eating Raoul?
Eating Raoul was directed by Paul Bartel.
Who stars in Eating Raoul?
The principal cast of Eating Raoul includes Paul Bartel, Mary Woronov, Robert Beltran, Susan Saiger, Richard Paul.
When was Eating Raoul released and how long is it?
Eating Raoul was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Eating Raoul?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Eating Raoul was composed by Arlon Ober.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Eating Raoul?
Eating Raoul holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).