British Comedy Guide
Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Black Lion Films
Rising Damp

Rising Damp

  • 1980 sitcom

Film adaptation of the popular ITV sitcom. Middle-aged Rigsby plays landlord to college tutor Ruth Jones, medical student Philip and art student John. Stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington, Christopher Strauli, Denholm Elliott and more.

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Cast & crew credits

Cast
Leonard Rossiter Rupert Rigsby
Frances de la Tour Ruth Jones
Don Warrington Philip Smith
Christopher Strauli John
Denholm Elliott Charles Seymour
Carrie Jones Sandra
Glynn Edwards Cooper
John Cater Bert
Derek Griffiths Alec
Ronnie Brody Italian Waiter
Alan Clare Accordionist
Pat Roach Rugby Player
Jonathan Cecil Boutique Assistant
Bill Dean Workman
Writing team
Eric Chappell Writer
Production team
Joe McGrath Director
Roy Skeggs Producer
Brian Lawrence Executive Producer
Peter Weatherley Editor
Lewis Logan Production Designer
Frank Watts Director of Photography
David Lindup Composer
Brian Wade Composer

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