Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp (film) Rising Damp is a 1980 comedy film based on the British situation comedy "Rising Damp", which aired on ITV from 1974 to 1978. The television series was, in turn, adapted from Eric Chappell's stage play "The Banana Box". Chappell adapted the play to television, and wrote the screenplay for this feature film. The film's director was Joseph McGrath. Leonard Rossiter plays Rupert Rigsby, the middle-aged landlord of a decrepit townhouse. Rigsby has fallen for his only female tenant, Ruth Jones (Frances de la Tour). Ruth, however, prefers Philip, who is much younger, more attractive, and more sophisticated
The Devil in Miss Jones Lumiere were lovers at the time and they accepted the adult film work as a means of raising money for their film collective. The movie was given an X rating by the MPAA and premiered at the 57th Street Playhouse in New York City. In many theaters it was shown after "Deep Throat" as part of a double bill. "The Devil In Miss Jones" broke the box office record for a pornographic film. It was more commercially successful than both "Deep Throat" and "Behind the Green Door", and successfully competed against mainstream films. It earned $15 million in gross rental