Rising Damp 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Director
- Joseph McGrath
- Networks
- Black Lion Films, Cinema Arts International Production
What is Rising Damp?
Rising Damp is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 98 minutes
- Release date
- May 3, 1980
- Studios
- Black Lion Films, Cinema Arts International Production
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.6/10
- Episode runtime
- ~98 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Black Lion Films, Cinema Arts International Production
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Rising Damp is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Black Lion Films, Cinema Arts International Production. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A stingy landlord scams his lodgers while failing to win over his favorite.”
- features the original cast reprising their roles
- classic British comedy film adaptation
- contains dated romantic pursuits and landlord dynamics
Watch it if you enjoy classic British television comedy brought to the big screen.
It is a comedy with romantic and landlord-tenant themes suitable for general audiences.
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Cast
Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
The film was released in 1980.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington, Christopher Strauli, and Denholm Elliott.
What is the film's genre?
It is a comedy film.
Who directs the film?
The film is directed by Joseph McGrath.
What is the premise involving the landlord?
The stingy landlord Rigsby scams his lodgers John and Philip by making both pay for a room they must share.
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