The Ritz (1976)
1h 31m
Running Time
August 12, 1976Release Date
The Ritz (1976)
1h 31m
Running Time
August 12, 1976Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

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

Ben Aris
Patron with Bicycle

Peter Butterworth
Patron in Chaps

Ronnie Brody
Small Patron

John Ratzenberger
Patron

Hal Galili
Patron with Cigar

Chris Harris
Patron

George Coulouris
Old Man Vespucci

Leon Greene
Muscle Bound Patron

Freddie Earlle
Disgruntled Patron

Hugh Fraser
Disc Jockey

Bart Allison
Old Priest

Samantha Weysom
Gilda Proclo

Richard Holmes
Pianist

Laurie Goode
Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Nicholas Mele
Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Paul Rabiger
Makeup Artist

Philip Harrison
Production Design

Evangeline Harrison
Costume Design

Don Sharpe
Sound Editor

Terrence McNally
Theatre Play / Screenplay
Media.

Details.
Release DateAugust 12, 1976
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 31m
Content RatingR
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
based on play or musical
mistaken identity
mafia
gay bathhouse
gay theme
Wiki.
The Ritz is a 1976 British-American comedy farce film directed by Richard Lester based on the 1975 play of the same name by Terrence McNally. Actress Rita Moreno β who had won a Tony Award for her performance as Googie Gomez in the Broadway production β and many others from the 1975 original cast, such as Jack Weston, Jerry Stiller, and F. Murray Abraham, reprised their stage roles in the film version. Also in the cast were Kaye Ballard and Treat Williams. The film, Jack Weston, and Rita Moreno all received Golden Globe nominations in the comedy category. It opened to mixed reviews.
It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London with sets designed by the art director Philip Harrison.
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