The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
Synopsis
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.
Top Cast
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Peter Cook
Michael Rimmer
Denholm Elliott
Peter Niss
Ronald Fraser
Tom Hutchinson
Arthur Lowe
Ferret
Vanessa Howard
Patricia Cartwright
James Cossins
Crodder
Roland Culver
Sir Eric Bentley
Dudley Foster
Federman
Julian Glover
Colonel Moffat
Richard Pearson
Wilting
Harold Pinter
Steven Hench
Dennis Price
Fairburn
Ronnie Corbett
Interviewer
Michael Barrington
Major Scott
Michael Bates
Mr. Spimm
Ann Beach
Receptionist
Norman Bird
Alderman Poot
Jonathan Cecil
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Billington
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Cook, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Kevin Billington
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Billington
Peter Cook, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Kevin Billington
John Cameron
Alex Thomson
Stan Hawkes
Harry Fine, David Frost
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Billington
Director
Peter Cook
Writer
John Cleese
Writer
Graham Chapman
Writer
Kevin Billington
Writer
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Stan Hawkes
Editor
Ken Lewington
Costume Design
Harry Fine
Producer
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer
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What is The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer about?
Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics and in the mini-skirted flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain starts to rise through the Tory ranks.
Who directed The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer?
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer was directed by Kevin Billington.
Who stars in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer?
The principal cast of The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer includes Peter Cook, Denholm Elliott, Ronald Fraser, Arthur Lowe, Vanessa Howard.
When was The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer released and how long is it?
The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer was composed by John Cameron.