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The Ritz

5.8

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Original title

The Ritz

Year

1976

Running time

87 min.

Country

United Kingdom

Director

Richard Lester

Screenwriter

Terrence McNally. Play: Terrence McNally

Cast

Music

Ken Thorne

Cinematography

Paul Wilson

Producer

Co-production United Kingdom-United States;

Courtyard Films, Warner Bros.

Genre

Comedy | Mafia. Gay & Lesbian

Synopsis

On his deathbed Carmine Vespucci's father tells him to "get Proclo". With "the hit" on, Gaetano tells a cab driver to take him where Carmine can't find him. He arrives at the Ritz, a gay bathhouse where he is pursued amorously by "chubby chaser" Paul B. Price and by entertainer Googie Gomez who believes him to be a broadway producer. His guides through the Ritz are gatekeeper Abe, habitue Chris, and bellhop/go-go-boys Tiger and Duff. Squeaky-voiced detective Michael Brick and his employer Carmine do locate Gateano at the Ritz, as does his wife Vivian.

Awards: 1976: Golden Globes: 3 Nominations, including Best Film - Comedy/Musical

1976: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Actress (Rita Moreno)

1976: Writers Guild of America (WGA): Nominated for Best Adapted Comedy Screenplay

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The Ritz

1976

Richard Lester

5.8

(77)