Eat the Rich (1987)

• Year: 1987
• Released: 17 Aug 1987
• Country: United Kingdom
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0092944/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/eat_the_rich
• Available in: 720p, 1080p, 720p
• Language: English
• MPA Rating: R
• Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
• Runtime: 90 min
• Writer: Peter Richardson, Pete Richens
• Director: Peter Richardson
• Cast: Nosher Powell, Al Pillay, Kevin Allen
• Keywords: london, england, cult film, dark comedy, politics, satire,

	5.8/10
	30% – Critics
	81% – Audience

Eat the Rich Storyline

Alex (Al Pillay) is a disgruntled server at a snobby exclusive restaurant who falls on hard times. Forced to deal with the contempt and disgust of the upper class, Alex and cohorts attempt to go on a rampage. Meanwhile, General Karpov (Dave Beard) and Spider (Lemmy) plot to involve the inept anarchists in their plans to derail the Prime-Minister-to-be’s campaign.

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Not literally … right?

Maybe it’s me, but this does not seem to have aged that well on many levels. On the other hand including a legend like Lemmy in the movie is always a smart move. Even if I wouldn’t even dare call myself a fan (considering so many others who are in love with him and know way more things about him – like the fact that he is in this movie, I only discovered it while watching).

And then there is the really good and cool soundtrack. I reckon if you cut this some slack, pacing wise and again the age things, you might find it more attractive than others. Also if you’re a big fan of Lemmy. Do you and be sure you’re aware what you let yourself into.

“You’re all eating the prime mister”.

“The Comic Strip Presents…” a lively, rowdy and bawdy cult black comedy gourmet with a novel one-joke premise like something John Watter’s would churn out. Even that of Alex Cox’s chaotic “Straight to Hell” shot to mind. This amusing oddball independent British feature kicks you in the guts with its heavy-handed approach from its acting to its dialogues and prominent surrealistic visual styling. No one is safe from the insults. It’s sick and twisted with real ugly streak, but quite enjoyable as its anarchic messages are just so knee-jerk, the clever humour can be sneaky in its jabs and its episodically loose writing is just so random with its comic shocks. Interesting to see some familiar faces (Angie Bowie, Bill Wyman, Miranda Richardson and Paul McCartney) popping up with the likes of “The Comic Strip” being involved along with Motorhead contributing to the frenetic rock soundtrack. Even the bassist / singer Lemmy gets a part in the film. Al Pillay and Nosher Powell (looking great in green business suits) are the two who steal the limelight with their electric performances, one deadpan while the other maniac in delivery. Bombastic fun!

“Here have a toffee”.

A must see for Comic Strip fans.

While not technically a Comic Strip Presents movie,this was written by Peter Richardson and Pete Richens(who wrote the majority of the episodes) and “guest stars” The Comic Strip. While these guys are well known for their left leaning comedy,this movie pushes it to extremes,while still managing to poke fun at themselves.A brilliant balance. Although most of the satire is rooted in 80’s British politics,you will laugh even if you don’t get that. I’d say this is second to Churchill: The Hollywood Years but ahead of The Supergrass.If you are even a small fan of these guys you need to see this.Another Richardson and Richens comedy classic.