Movie

Rising Damp

★ 5.6(18)19801h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Joseph McGrath
Release date: 1980-05-03
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Black Lion Films

About Rising Damp

Rising Damp is a 1980 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Joseph McGrath, starring Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour and Don Warrington. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 18 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rising Damp in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Leonard Rossiter

Rigsby

Frances de la Tour

Miss Jones

Don Warrington

Philip Smith

Christopher Strauli

John

Denholm Elliott

Charles Seymour

Carrie Jones

Sandra

Glynn Edwards

Cooper

John Cater

Bert

Derek Griffiths

Alec

Bill Dean

Workman

Ronnie Brody

Italian Waiter

Alan Clare

Accordionist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rising Damp in Canada?+

Rising Damp is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Rising Damp on Netflix?+

Rising Damp is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Rising Damp?+

Rising Damp has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Rising Damp?+

Rising Damp stars Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Don Warrington, Christopher Strauli and Denholm Elliott.

When did Rising Damp come out?+

Rising Damp is a 1980 movie directed by Joseph McGrath.

What genre is Rising Damp?+

Rising Damp is Comedy film.

Who directed Rising Damp?+

Rising Damp was directed by Joseph McGrath.