The Ritz(1976)
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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.
The Ritz (1976) is a comedy and crime film directed by Richard Lester, released on August 12, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Jack Weston, Rita Moreno, Jerry Stiller and Kaye Ballard. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Lester
- Writers:
- Terrence McNally, Terrence McNally
- Producers:
- Denis O'Dell
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Wilson
- Composer:
- Ken Thorne
- Production:
- Courtyard Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Ritz (1976) Trailer
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The Ritz Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Weston
as Gaetano Proclo
Rita Moreno
as Googie Gomez
Jerry Stiller
as Carmine Vespucci
Kaye Ballard
as Vivian Proclo
F. Murray Abraham
as Chris
- Paul B. Price
Paul B. Price
as Claude
Treat Williams
as Michael Brick
- John Everson
John Everson
as Tiger
- Christopher J. Brown
Christopher J. Brown
as Duff
Dave King
as Abe
Bessie Love
as Maurine
- Tony De Santis
Tony De Santis
as Balloon Man
Key crew
Directed by Richard Lester, written by Terrence McNally and Terrence McNally, produced by Denis O'Dell.
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The Ritz Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Ritz – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ritz online?
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The Ritz (1976) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Ritz?
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The main cast of The Ritz (1976) includes Jack Weston, Rita Moreno, Jerry Stiller, Kaye Ballard and F. Murray Abraham. The film was directed by Richard Lester. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Ritz released?
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The Ritz was released on August 12, 1976 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Ritz worth watching?
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The Ritz (1976) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Ritz?
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Yes. The official The Ritz trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.