The Man Who Lived at the Ritz
Synopsis
In this drama, an American art student is trapped amidst the political turmoil of war-torn Europe while visiting Paris and staying at the fabulous Ritz hotel. Rather than cope constructively with it all, the fellow opts to ignore it and continue living the high-life for as long as possible.
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Perry King
Philip Weber
Joss Ackland
Hermann Goering
Mylène Demongeot
Madame Rochaise
Leslie Caron
Coco Chanel
David McCallum
Charlie Ritz
Richard Durden
Man Ray
Cherie Lunghi
Lily Globuska
David Robb
Armand Forrestieur
Patachou
Sophie Barjac
Martine Fauvet
Terence Taplin
Colonel Stupelmeyer
Brigitte Kahn
Ilse Falk
Barrie Houghton
Joseph Goebbels
John Grillo
Von Behr
Nathalie Cerda
Edith Piaf
Wolf Kahler
Kropp
Murray Gronwall
Louis Delor
Donald Douglas
Major Ritter
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 23, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desmond Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- A. E. Hotchner, Gordon Cotler
- Original Title
- The Man Who Lived at the Ritz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Harmony Gold
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desmond Davis
A. E. Hotchner, Gordon Cotler
Bill McCutchen, Frank Agrama, Riccardo Tozzi, Henri Spade
Department Leadership Roster
Desmond Davis
Director
Frank Agrama
Producer
Riccardo Tozzi
Producer
Henri Spade
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Lived at the Ritz
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What is The Man Who Lived at the Ritz about?
In this drama, an American art student is trapped amidst the political turmoil of war-torn Europe while visiting Paris and staying at the fabulous Ritz hotel. Rather than cope constructively with it all, the fellow opts to ignore it and continue living the high-life for as long as possible.
Who directed The Man Who Lived at the Ritz?
The Man Who Lived at the Ritz was directed by Desmond Davis.
Who stars in The Man Who Lived at the Ritz?
The principal cast of The Man Who Lived at the Ritz includes Perry King, Joss Ackland, Mylène Demongeot, Leslie Caron, David McCallum.
When was The Man Who Lived at the Ritz released and how long is it?
The Man Who Lived at the Ritz was released in 1988 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Is The Man Who Lived at the Ritz based on a book or true story?
The Man Who Lived at the Ritz is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A. E. Hotchner".