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Phantom of the Ritz (1988)

Movie ★ 6.5 88 min

Comedy Horror

Ed Blake is a balding middle-aged man who decides to buy an old movie theater, The Ritz, to shape it up into a retro 1950s music hangout. With the aid of loyal girlfriend Nancy, foreman Bruno, and assistant Marcus, Ed is able to assemble a construction team to plan to be on time for the grand reopening. But unknown to everyone, a disfigured character has lived in the passageways of the old theater since the 50s, occasionally popping out to murder an indigent or intruder that happens upon his domain.

Allen Plone Director Allen Plone Writer Tom Dempsey Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 30, 1988
Runtime
88 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0105135
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Themes

Cast

Peter Bergman Ed Blake Deborah Van Valkenburgh Deborah Van Valkenburgh Nancy Drawing Russell Curry Russell Curry Marcus Joshua Sussman The Phantom Steve Geng Detective Lastrade Cindy Vincino Sally Billy Gillespie Billy Gillespie Officer Russo Tom Nowicki Tom Nowicki Gabby William Cowart Billy Kevin Quigley Kevin Quigley Raincoat Man Jim Fitzpatrick Jim Fitzpatrick Corey Beeson Heather Hegeman Rollerskating Waitress Neil DeGroot Lower

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Frequently asked questions

What is Phantom of the Ritz about?
Ed Blake is a balding middle-aged man who decides to buy an old movie theater, The Ritz, to shape it up into a retro 1950s music hangout. With the aid of loyal girlfriend Nancy, foreman Bruno, and assistant Marcus, Ed is able to assemble a construction team to plan to be on time for the grand reopening. But unknown to everyone, a disfigured character has lived in the passageways of the old theater since the 50s, occasionally popping out to murder an indigent or intruder that happens upon his domain.
Who directed Phantom of the Ritz?
Phantom of the Ritz was directed by Allen Plone.
Who stars in Phantom of the Ritz?
Phantom of the Ritz stars Peter Bergman, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, Russell Curry, Joshua Sussman.
When was Phantom of the Ritz released?
Phantom of the Ritz is a 1988 comedy, horror film.
Where can I watch Phantom of the Ritz?
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