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The Man Who Lived at the Ritz

4.31988MovieTV MovieDramaWar

In this drama, an American art student is trapped amidst the political turmoil of war-torn Europe while visiting Paris and staying at the fabulous Ritz hotel. Rather than cope constructively with it all, the fellow opts to ignore it and continue living the high-life for as long as possible.

DirectorDesmond Davis
ProducersFrank Agrama·Bill McCutchen

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Cast · Directed by Desmond Davis

PKPerry King
Perry King
Philip Weber
JAJoss Ackland
Joss Ackland
Hermann Goering
MDMylène Demongeot
Mylène Demongeot
Madame Rochaise
LCLeslie Caron
Leslie Caron
Coco Chanel
DMDavid McCallum
David McCallum
Charlie Ritz
RDRichard Durden
Richard Durden
Man Ray
CLCherie Lunghi
Cherie Lunghi
Lily Globuska
DRDavid Robb
David Robb
Armand Forrestieur
P
Patachou
SBSophie Barjac
Sophie Barjac
Martine Fauvet
TTTerence Taplin
Terence Taplin
Colonel Stupelmeyer
BK
Brigitte Kahn
Ilse Falk

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The Man Who Lived at the Ritz — streaming FAQ

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The Man Who Lived at the Ritz is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, The Man Who Lived at the Ritz is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video Free.

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Yes — The Man Who Lived at the Ritz is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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The Man Who Lived at the Ritz is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free in United Kingdom.