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The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

1978·Movie·NR·73 min·6.8(107)

A living legend that will live long after other living legends have died.

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About The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash is a 1978 English-language comedy, music and tv movie film directed by Eric Idle and Gary Weis. The cast is led by Eric Idle, Neil Innes, Ricky Fataar. It has a runtime of 1h 13m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings.

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash was produced by Broadway Video, Rutle, and Above Average Productions and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on March 22, 1978, and carries a NR certification.

Director
Eric Idle, Gary Weis
Writers
Eric Idle
Release date
March 22, 1978
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America, United Kingdom
Budget
$0 million
Production
Broadway Video, Rutle, Above Average Productions
#musical#parody#mockumentary#behind the scenes#beatlesque

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash cast & crew

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash was directed by Eric Idle and Gary Weis and written by Eric Idle.

The cast features Eric Idle as Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead, Neil Innes as Ron Nasty, Ricky Fataar as Stig O'Hara, John Halsey as Barry Womble, Michael Palin as Eric Manchester, and Mick Jagger as Self - Rock Star.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Neil Innes, cinematography is by Gary Weis, and it was produced by Lorne Michaels and Craig Kellem.

Is The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash worth watching?

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 107 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.

At 1h 13m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy, music, and tv movie, The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash

Eric Idle

Eric Idle

Dirk McQuickly/The Narrator/S.J. Krammerhead

Neil Innes

Neil Innes

Ron Nasty

Ricky Fataar

Ricky Fataar

Stig O'Hara

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John Halsey

Barry Womble

Michael Palin

Michael Palin

Eric Manchester

Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

Self - Rock Star

George Harrison

George Harrison

The Interviewer (Jimmy “The Wallasey Warbler” Climmer)

John Belushi

John Belushi

Ron Decline

Dan Aykroyd

Dan Aykroyd

Brian Thigh

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

Bill Murray the K.

Bianca Jagger

Bianca Jagger

Martini McQuickly

Gilda Radner

Gilda Radner

Mrs. Emily Pules

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The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash?

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash runs 1 hours 13 minutes (73 minutes).

What is The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash rated?

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash is rated NR. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 107 ratings.

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