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Rising Damp (1980)

98 min  -  Comedy
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Stingy English landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers Cooper, an arts student, and Philip, an African jock... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph McGrath

Writer:

Eric Chappell (screenplay)
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Leonard Rossiter Leonard Rossiter ...
Frances de la Tour ...
Miss Jones (as Frances De La Tour)
Don Warrington Don Warrington ...
Christopher Strauli Christopher Strauli ...
John
Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott ...
Charles Seymour
Carrie Jones Carrie Jones ...
Sandra
Glynn Edwards Glynn Edwards ...
John Cater John Cater ...
Bert
Derek Griffiths Derek Griffiths ...
Alec
Ronnie Brody Ronnie Brody ...
Italian Waiter
Alan Clare Alan Clare ...
Accordionist
Pat Roach Pat Roach ...
Rugby Player
Jonathan Cecil Jonathan Cecil ...
Boutique Assistant
Bill Dean Bill Dean ...
Workman
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Storyline

Stingy English landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers Cooper, an arts student, and Philip, an African jock, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger, miss Jones, now flirts with both boys rather then the old goat, despite his pitiful attempts to be generous. Crossed by her still overprotective dad, she actually prefers an affair with slick veteran Seymour, who is really only interested in her money. Written by KGF Vissers  

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Genres:

Comedy

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Also Known As:

A Bed of Roomers See more »

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound System)

Color:

Color
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Trivia

Last cinema film of Glynn Edwards. See more »

Quotes

Rigsby: Permissive society? There's no such thing. I should know I've looked for it.
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Connections

References "Le manège enchanté" (1964) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rising Damp"
(Title Song)
Music by Brian Wade
Lyrics by Eric Chappell See more »