Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Based on
Based on Rising Damp
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Setting
Set in London
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Music
Music by David Lindup
Details
- Director
- Writer
- Eric ChappellScreenplay
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- May 3, 1980
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United Kingdom
Cast
Leonard RossiterRigsby
Frances de la TourMiss Jones
Don WarringtonPhilip Smith
Christopher StrauliJohn
Denholm ElliottCharles Seymour- Carrie JonesSandra
Glynn EdwardsCooper
John CaterBert
Derek GriffithsAlec
Bill DeanWorkman
Ronnie BrodyItalian Waiter- Alan ClareAccordionist
Pat RoachRugby Player
Jonathan CecilBoutique Assistant
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