The Ritz
“The funny season begins when you check in for a night at The Ritz.”
Synopsis
To escape from a mobster, businessman Gaetano Proclo orders a cab driver to take him to a place where he can't be found. Unfortunately for Gaetano, the place turns out to be a gay bathhouse.
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The Ritz - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-09-13
Top Cast
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Jack Weston
Gaetano Proclo
Rita Moreno
Googie Gomez
Jerry Stiller
Carmine Vespucci
Kaye Ballard
Vivian Proclo
F. Murray Abraham
Chris
Paul B. Price
Claude
Treat Williams
Michael Brick
John Everson
Tiger
Christopher J. Brown
Duff
Dave King
Abe
Bessie Love
Maurine
Tony De Santis
Balloon Man
Ben Aris
Patron with Bicycle
Peter Butterworth
Patron in Chaps
Ronnie Brody
Small Patron
John Ratzenberger
Patron
Hal Galili
Patron with Cigar
Chris Harris
Patron
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence McNally
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- The Ritz
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Courtyard Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lester
Terrence McNally
Ken Thorne
Paul Wilson
John Bloom
Denis O'Dell
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Harrison
Production Design
Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design
Richard Lester
Director
Terrence McNally
Screenplay
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Paul Wilson
Director of Photography
Denis O'Dell
Producer
John Bloom
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ritz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Ritz about?
To escape from a mobster, businessman Gaetano Proclo orders a cab driver to take him to a place where he can't be found. Unfortunately for Gaetano, the place turns out to be a gay bathhouse.
Who directed The Ritz?
The Ritz was directed by Richard Lester.
Who stars in The Ritz?
The principal cast of The Ritz includes Jack Weston, Rita Moreno, Jerry Stiller, Kaye Ballard, F. Murray Abraham.
When was The Ritz released and how long is it?
The Ritz was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ritz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ritz was composed by Ken Thorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ritz?
The Ritz holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).