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 – who had won a Tony Award for her performance as Googie Gomez in the Broadway production – 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.
The Ritz (1976)
Directed by Richard Lester
Genres - Comedy, Comedy Drama |
Sub-Genres - LGBT-Related Film |
Release Date - Aug 12, 1976 |
Run Time - 91 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
MPAA Rating - R
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Gay, Gay Bathhouse, Mistaken Identity, Page
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Based On: based on plays, The Ritz (play)
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Alternate Titles
A Sauna das Loucas
BR
Baddare till badare
SE
Der Mörder lauert in der Sauna
DE
Det går helt agurk i saunaen
DK
El Ritz
ES
Elegant
PL
Il vizietto americano
IT
În stil mare
RO
Remuhotelli
FI
Ritz fürdőház
HU
The Ritz
GB, US
¡Que Hotel!
CO
Риц
RU