Eat the Rich
1987
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Synopsis
Alex is a disgruntled waiter at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex & cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karprov and Spider plot to involve the inept anarchists into their plans to derail the prime-minister-to-be's campaign.
Key facts
Cast
Ronald Allen, Jimmy Fagg, Lanah P, Fiona Richmond, Sandra Dorne, Lemmy Kilmister, Nosher Powell, Dave Beard
Original language
English
First release
October 23, 1987 (United Kingdom)
Home video distributors
RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (United States)
Setting
London
Crew
Screenplay
Pete Richens, Peter Richardson
Producer
Tim Van Rellim
Cinematography
Witold Stok
Editing
Chris Ridsdale
Music
Rowland Rivron, Simon Brint
Stills
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Festival History
- Atlanta HorrorFest - Atlanta Horror Film Festival 2025 - Shorts
- BUT Film Festival 2023 - Other
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | RCA Columbia Pictures Home Video (cat. no. 62772) | 1988, United States, slipcase |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | October 23, 1987 |
| Theatrical | United States | April 22, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 28, 1988 |
| Theatrical | Australia | November 24, 1988 |
| Classification | Germany | 16 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 1988 62772 |
Full credits
| Director | Peter Richardson |
| Cast | Ronald Allen (Cmdr. Fortune), Jimmy Fagg (Jimmy), Lanah P (Alex), Fiona Richmond (Fiona), Sandra Dorne (Sandra), Lemmy Kilmister (Spider), Nosher Powell (Nosher), Dave Beard (Gen. Karpov), Ron Tarr (Ron), Kevin Allen (Waiter 1), Rowland Rivron (Star Reporter), Rowena Bently (Indecisive Girlfriend), Angela Bowie (Henry's Wife), Shane MacGowan (Terrorist), Simon Brint (Brink), Rene Bruchet (Jane), Katrin Cartlidge (Katrin), Robbie Coltrane (Jeremy), Neil Dickson (Gerry), Sue Lloyd (Val), Dawn French (Debbie Draws), Sandie Shaw (Edgeley's Girlfriend), Miranda Richardson (DHSS Blonde), Pete Richens (Cafe Owner), Adrian Edmondson (Charles), Rik Mayall (Micky), Peter Richardson (Henry), Jennifer Saunders (Lady Caroline), Bill Wyman (Toilet Victim), Paul McCartney (Banquet Guest), Koo Stark (Hazel), Daniel Peacock (Terence), Derren Nesbitt (Manager), Nigel Planer (DHSS Manager), Debbie Linden (Layla), Christopher Malcolm (Steinbeck), Jonathan Stratt (Policeman), Rupert Vansittart (Rupert), Marika Rivera (Marika), Hugh Cornwell (Edgeley), Sean Chapman (Mark), Tim Van Rellim (Police Inspector), Jools Holland (Sun Reporter), Miles A. Copeland III (Derek), Simon Drake (Waiter), Bob Flag (Indecisive Customer), Norman Fisher (Footman), Peter Fontaine (Banquet Man), Cathryn Harrison (Joanna), Fran Fullenwider (Queen), Adrian Funnell (Waiter), Joanne Good (Jaqueline), Avril Rankin (Avril), Frank Murray (Terrorist), Tricia Ronane (Tricia), Barney Sharp (Barney), Steve Walsh (Record Executive), John Wilson (Waiter), Eddie Yeoh (Mr Chow), Terence Wood (Terrorist), Peter Rosengard (Israeli Ambassador), Lucien Morgan (Banquet Guest), Claire King (Yuppie Bitch) |
| Screenplay | Pete Richens, Peter Richardson |
| Producer | Tim Van Rellim |
| Executive producer | Michael White |
| Cinematography | Witold Stok |
| Editing | Chris Ridsdale |
| Music | Rowland Rivron, Simon Brint |
| Production design | Caroline Amies |
| Sound | Richard Fettes |
| Costumes | Frances Haggett |
Additional data: TMDB.
