Coming to DVD: The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer (1970)
A pre-requisite for any cult flick worth its salt is to be almost impossible to find. That's been the case with The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer for many years - but not anymore, as it's finally heading to DVD on 25th June 2007.
It's essential for any Peter Cook fan, as this is arguably one of his finest hours. Cook is Michael Rimmer, manipulating his way to the top, first through an opinion poll agency and then through politics. In fact, it's probably a good insight into the politics of today - only 37 years early.
Cook wrote the movie alongside John Cleese and Graham Chapman, both of whom appear in the movie, along with solid support from the likes of Denholm Elliott, Arthur Lowe, Dennis Price and playwright Harold Pinter. Extras on the DVD include a picture gallery and the original film poster.
We should have a review online well before the release date.
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