| The Ritz | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:The_Ritz_1976.jpg) The theatrical release poster by Al Hirschfeld was used as one of the covers of its home video release. | |
| Directed by | Richard Lester |
| Written by | Terrence McNally |
| Based on | The Ritz 1975 play by Terrence McNally |
| Produced by | Denis O'Dell |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Paul Wilson |
| Edited by | John Bloom |
| Music by | Ken Thorne |
| Distributed by | Warner Bros. |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Countries | United Kingdom United States |
| Language | English |
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.
It was shot at Twickenham Studios in London with sets designed by the art director Philip Harrison.