Phantom of the Ritz (1988)
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.
Director: Allen Plone
Genre: Comedy, Horror
Runtime: 88 min
Release Date: October 30, 1988
Cast
- Peter Bergman - Ed Blake
- Deborah Van Valkenburgh - Nancy Drawing
- Russell Curry - Marcus
- Joshua Sussman - The Phantom
- Steve Geng - Detective Lastrade
- Cindy Vincino - Sally
- Billy Gillespie - Officer Russo
- Tom Nowicki - Gabby
- William Cowart - Billy
- Kevin Quigley - Raincoat Man
Screenplay
Production: Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
musical, rock music, series of murders, mysterious killer, 1980s, 1950s, phantom of the opera, independent film
More Films by Director: Allen Plone
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, Steve Geng, Cindy Vincino.
- How long is Phantom of the Ritz?
- Phantom of the Ritz has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
- What genre is Phantom of the Ritz?
- Phantom of the Ritz is a Comedy, Horror film.
- Where was Phantom of the Ritz produced?
- Phantom of the Ritz was produced in United States of America.