---
title: "Rising Damp"
year: 1980
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/rising-damp-1980"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 24577
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Rising Damp (1980) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/rising-damp-1980

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A stingy landlord scams his lodgers while failing to win over his favorite."

### Why Watch
- features the original cast reprising their roles
- classic British comedy film adaptation

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains dated romantic pursuits and landlord dynamics
- Tone & Suitability: It is a comedy with romantic and landlord-tenant themes suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, british

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Joseph McGrath
- **Networks / Studios**: Black Lion Films, Cinema Arts International Production

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Leonard Rossiter** as *Rigsby*
- **Frances de la Tour** as *Miss Jones*
- **Don Warrington** as *Philip Smith*
- **Christopher Strauli** as *John*
- **Denholm Elliott** as *Charles Seymour*
- **Carrie Jones** as *Sandra*
- **Glynn Edwards** as *Cooper*
- **John Cater** as *Bert*
- **Derek Griffiths** as *Alec*
- **Bill Dean** as *Workman*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1980.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
The film stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington, Christopher Strauli, and Denholm Elliott.

### Q: What is the film's genre?
It is a comedy film.

### Q: Who directs the film?
The film is directed by Joseph McGrath.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Rising Damp — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/24577)
- [Rising Damp (1980) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/12466-rising-damp/prehled/)
- [Rising Damp (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rising_Damp_(film))
- [Rising Damp 62% (1980) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/87600-rising-damp)
- [Rising Damp (1980)](https://www.sms.cz/film/rising-damp-1980)
- [Rising Damp (1980) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/rising-damp)

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