Rising Damp

May 2 1980 N/A 1h 38m
Comedy, Romance

Stingy landlord Rigsby manages to scam his lodgers John, an art student, and Philip, an African medical student, making both pay for a room they must share. However Rigsby's favorite lodger, Miss Jones, flirts with Philip rather than him, despite his pitiful attempts at seduction.

Plot

Based on the British situation comedy Rising Damp, which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. Stingy landlord Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter) manages to scam his lodgers, arts student John Cooper(Christopher Strauli) and medical student Philip (Don Warrington) making both pay for a room they must share. Rigsby's favourite lodger, Miss Jones (Frances de la Tour) flirts with Philip much to Rigsby's annoyance and when new upper crust lodger Seymour (Denholm Elliott) arrives she falls completely under his spell. It seems Rigsby's love for her will forever be unrequited.

Written by

Eric Chappell

Directed by

Joseph McGrath

Cast

Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington

Crew

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Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Black Lion Films, Cinema Arts International Production

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins

Scores
# of Votes
1,274
Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA