The Ritz(1976)
“The funny season begins when you check in for a night at The Ritz.”
Overview
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.
Director
Richard Lester
Studio
Courtyard Films
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
as Claude
Treat Williams
as Michael Brick
John Everson
as Tiger
Christopher J. Brown
as Duff
Dave King
as Abe
Bessie Love
as Maurine
Tony De Santis
as Balloon Man
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1976
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Production Companies
Courtyard Films • Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Ritz?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Ritz (1976).
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 and released in 1976. It is a comedy, crime film.
How long is The Ritz?▼
The Ritz has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Ritz?▼
The cast of The Ritz includes 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 and more.
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