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The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer

  • 1970
  • R
  • 1h 40m
Peter Cook in The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970)
SatireComedy

Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics, and in the mini-skirted, flared... Read allFresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics, and in the mini-skirted, flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain, he starts to rise through the Tory ranks.Fresh-faced young Michael Rimmer worms his way into an opinion poll company and is soon running the place. He uses this as a springboard to get into politics, and in the mini-skirted, flared-trousered world of 1970 Britain, he starts to rise through the Tory ranks.

  • Director
    • Kevin Billington
  • Writers
    • Peter Cook
    • John Cleese
    • Graham Chapman
  • Stars
    • Ann Beach
    • Desmond Walter-Ellis
    • Peter Cook
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    • Director
      • Kevin Billington
    • Writers
      • Peter Cook
      • John Cleese
      • Graham Chapman
    • Stars
      • Ann Beach
      • Desmond Walter-Ellis
      • Peter Cook
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Ann Beach
    Ann Beach
    • Receptionist
    Desmond Walter-Ellis
    Desmond Walter-Ellis
    • Buffery
    Peter Cook
    Peter Cook
    • Michael Rimmer
    Arthur Lowe
    Arthur Lowe
    • Ferret
    Dudley Foster
    • Federman
    John Cleese
    John Cleese
    • Pumer
    James Cossins
    James Cossins
    • Crodder
    Valerie Leon
    Valerie Leon
    • Tanya
    Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman
    • Fromage
    William Job
    • Waring
    Elspeth March
    Elspeth March
    • Mrs. Ferret
    Dennis Price
    Dennis Price
    • Fairburn
    Marilyn Rickard
    Marilyn Rickard
    • Girl in Commercial
    Diana Coupland
    • Mrs. Spimm
    Rosalie Westwater
    • Tart
    Michael Trubshawe
    Michael Trubshawe
    • Mandeville
    Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter
    • Steven Hench
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • Peter Niss
    • Director
      • Kevin Billington
    • Writers
      • Peter Cook
      • John Cleese
      • Graham Chapman
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    8AGHOGG-1

    Still up to date 30 years on

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    Ahead of its time, yet too late.

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    In praise of "Michael Rimmer"

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    Why is this film not available?

    8didi-5

    a fresh satire on those in power

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    • Trivia
      Sir Eric Bentley is inspired by the late British Conservative politician Enoch Powell, who made the famous "Rivers of Blood" speech about immigration to the UK. Bentley repeats a piece of gossip about an old lady from an embarrassingly unreliable source - much as Powell had. Bentley mentions Powell by name at the end of the speech.
    • Goofs
      During the sex survey scene, Michael Bate's character exclaims that the last time he and his wife made love was Tuesday June 3rd 1953 and it was the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II that 'got her going'. Whilst he may remember the occasion with some nostalgia, he doesn't remember the day as June 3rd 1953 fell on a Wednesday.
    • Quotes

      Mrs. Ferret: Have you been fired?

      Ferret: [brushing it off] Fired?

      [laughs]

      Ferret: Hahaha! Fired? Hahahaha

      [more nervous now]

      Mrs. Ferret: Then why is the car for sale?

      [we see the car through the house window; in the side window there is a crudely written sign saying FORSALE]

      Ferret: Oh that? That's a mistake. That's one of Rimmer's cockups. That should read Fors Ale. A new beer we're advertising.

      [as giving a slogan]

      Ferret: Fors Ale - keeps you hearty and hale.

      Mrs. Ferret: Well I've never heard of it.

      Ferret: And you may never! Very hush hush.

    • Connections
      Featured in Omnibus: Some Interesting Facts About Peter Cook (1995)

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    • Release date
      • July 23, 1971 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Взлёт и подъём Майкла Риммера
    • Filming locations
      • Porchester Halls, Queensway, Bayswater, London, England, UK(party conference)
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros./Seven Arts
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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