The Ritz
“The funny season begins when you check in for a night at The Ritz.”
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.
Where to watch The Ritz in United States
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Where is The Ritz streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Ritz
The Ritz is a 1976 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Richard Lester. The cast is led by Jack Weston, Rita Moreno, Jerry Stiller. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Ritz was produced by Courtyard Films and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on August 12, 1976, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Writers
- Terrence McNally
- Release date
- August 12, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- Courtyard Films, Warner Bros. Pictures
The Ritz cast & crew
The Ritz was directed by Richard Lester and written by Terrence McNally.
The cast features 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 Paul B. Price as Claude.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ken Thorne, cinematography is by Paul Wilson, and it was produced by Denis O'Dell.
Is The Ritz worth watching?
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, The Ritz is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Ritz
The Ritz isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Ritz
Jack Weston
Gaetano Proclo
Rita Moreno
Googie Gomez
Jerry Stiller
Carmine Vespucci
Kaye Ballard
Vivian Proclo
F. Murray Abraham
Chris
Paul B. Price
Claude
Treat Williams
Michael Brick
John Everson
Tiger
Christopher J. Brown
Duff
Dave King
Abe
Bessie Love
Maurine
Tony De Santis
Balloon Man
The Ritz — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Ritz in United States?
The Ritz is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Ritz in?
The Ritz is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Ritz?
The Ritz runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is The Ritz rated?
The Ritz is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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