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Ringo (1978): Cast

Ringo (1978) movie poster

Ringo is a 1978 music comedy directed by Jeff Margolis, starring Ringo Starr as Ringo Starr / Ognir Rrats, Vincent Price and George Harrison. It runs 45 minutes.

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Ringo (1978) movie poster
Released
Runtime
45 min
Director
Jeff Margolis
Genres
Music , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ringo About?

The premise of Ringo without spoilers.

Ringo Starr, weary of celebrity life, encounters his Hollywood doppelgänger Ognir Rrats, a quirky vendor who sells maps to the homes of stars while living under an abusive, thieving father. Yearning for normalcy, Ringo invites Ognir into his studio and proposes they swap identities for a few hours, exploring the contrast between fame and an ordinary existence.

Ringo Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • character name as title
  • actor name as title
  • forename as title
  • ringo starr character
  • one word title
  • scam
  • fake
  • false accusation
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • stolen car
  • prince and pauper
  • press conference
+6 more
  • overwork
  • mistaken identity
  • maps to the stars
  • father son relationship
  • sergeant
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Ringo Cast & Characters

Ringo Starr leads the cast as Ringo Starr / Ognir Rrats, with Vincent Price as Dr. Nancy and George Harrison as George Harrison. Directed by Jeff Margolis; 7 actors are credited in all.

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How Well Do You Know Ringo?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Cars

Cars in Ringo

15 cars on screen, including the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van.

All 15 cars
  • 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air in Ringo 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Important role
  • 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van in Ringo 1978 Chevrolet Chevy Van Minor role
  • International Harvester Loadstar in Ringo International Harvester Loadstar Minor role
  • 1977 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine in Ringo 1977 Lincoln Continental Stretched Limousine Minor role
Details

Ringo Also Known As

Also known as “Ринго”.

Also known as
  • Ринго

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FAQ

Ringo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ringo, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ringo?

Ringo runs 45 minutes.

When was Ringo released?

Ringo was released on April 25, 1978.

Who directed Ringo?

Ringo was directed by Jeff Margolis.

More films by Jeff Margolis

Who is in the cast of Ringo?

Ringo stars Ringo Starr as Ringo Starr / Ognir Rrats, Vincent Price as Dr. Nancy and George Harrison as George Harrison, among 7 credited actors.

Does Ringo have a post-credit scene?

No. Ringo has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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