Phantom of the Ritz(1988)
Phantom of the Ritz Synopsis
Ed Blake is a balding middle-aged man who decides to buy an old movie theater, The Ritz, to shape it up into a retro 1950s music hangout. With the aid of loyal girlfriend Nancy, foreman Bruno, and assistant Marcus, Ed is able to assemble a construction team to plan to be on time for the grand reopening. But unknown to everyone, a disfigured character has lived in the passageways of the old theater since the 50s, occasionally popping out to murder an indigent or intruder that happens upon his domain.
Phantom of the Ritz (1988) is a comedy and horror film directed by Allen Plone, released on October 30, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Peter Bergman, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Russell Curry and Joshua Sussman. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Allen Plone
- Writers:
- Allen Plone, Gaston Leroux, Tom Dempsey
- Production:
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Phantom of the Ritz Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Peter Bergman
Peter Bergman
as Ed Blake
Deborah Van Valkenburgh
as Nancy Drawing
Russell Curry
as Marcus
- Joshua Sussman
Joshua Sussman
as The Phantom
- Steve Geng
Steve Geng
as Detective Lastrade
- Cindy Vincino
Cindy Vincino
as Sally
Billy Gillespie
as Officer Russo
Tom Nowicki
as Gabby
- William Cowart
William Cowart
as Billy
Kevin Quigley
as Raincoat Man
Jim Fitzpatrick
as Corey Beeson
- Heather Hegeman
Heather Hegeman
as Rollerskating Waitress
Key crew
Directed by Allen Plone, written by Allen Plone, Gaston Leroux and Tom Dempsey.
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Phantom of the Ritz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Phantom of the Ritz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Phantom of the Ritz online?
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Who stars in Phantom of the Ritz?
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The main cast of Phantom of the Ritz (1988) includes Peter Bergman, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Russell Curry, Joshua Sussman and Steve Geng. The film was directed by Allen Plone. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Phantom of the Ritz released?
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Phantom of the Ritz was released on October 30, 1988 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Phantom of the Ritz worth watching?
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Phantom of the Ritz (1988) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.