The Ritz

The Ritz

The funny season begins when you check in for a night at The Ritz.

R 1976 · 91 min · ★ 6.0 · Comedy, Crime

To escape from a mobster, businessman Gaetano Proclo orders a cab driver to take him to a place where he can't be found. Unfortunately for Gaetano, the place turns out to be a gay bathhouse.

Directed by Richard Lester · Written by Terrence McNally

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