Ruddigore
Synopsis
The Baronet of Ruddigore, Sir Despard Murgatroyd, has inherited a family curse which forces him to commit a crime every day — or die in agony. He hates the curse, doing his heinous misdeeds as early as possible and good works for the rest of the day to compensate!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1982
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barrie Gavin, Christopher Renshaw
- Screenplay & Story
- William S. Gilbert
- Original Title
- Ruddigore
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Brent Walker Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barrie Gavin, Christopher Renshaw
William S. Gilbert
George Walker, Judith de Paul
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Cameron
Production Design
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Judith de Paul
Producer
Barrie Gavin
Director
Christopher Renshaw
Director
William S. Gilbert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ruddigore
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What is Ruddigore about?
The Baronet of Ruddigore, Sir Despard Murgatroyd, has inherited a family curse which forces him to commit a crime every day — or die in agony. He hates the curse, doing his heinous misdeeds as early as possible and good works for the rest of the day to compensate!
Who directed Ruddigore?
Ruddigore was directed by Barrie Gavin, Christopher Renshaw.
Who stars in Ruddigore?
The principal cast of Ruddigore includes Vincent Price, Keith Michell, Sandra Dugdale, John Treleaven, Ann Howard.
When was Ruddigore released and how long is it?
Ruddigore was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ruddigore?
Ruddigore holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).