What Rats Won't Do
Synopsis
Soon to be married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.
Top Cast
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James Frain
Jack Sullivan
Natascha McElhone
Kate Beckenham
Charles Dance
Gerald Burton Jr
Parker Posey
Mirella Burton
Samantha Bond
Jane
Peter Capaldi
Tony
Valentine Pelka
Graham
Amy Phillips
Ellen Beckenham
Michael Gough
Justice Tomlin
Freddie Jones
Judge Foster
Chris Jury
Defendant
W. Stephen Gilbert
Foster's Clerk
Harry Enfield
Verger
Jennifer Paterson
Justice Bradley
Nicholas Smith
Chaplain
Ramsay Gilderdale
Tomlin's Clerk
David Crawford
Drunken Lawyer
Paul Rider
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alastair Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Coombes, Dave Robinson, William Osborne
- Original Score
- David A. Hughes, John Murphy
- Original Title
- What Rats Won't Do
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Working Title, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alastair Reid
Steve Coombes, Dave Robinson, William Osborne
David A. Hughes, John Murphy
Brian Tufano
Nicky Kentish Barnes, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Simon Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Alastair Reid
Director
Steve Coombes
Screenplay
Dave Robinson
Screenplay
Nicky Kentish Barnes
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Simon Wright
Producer
David A. Hughes
Original Music Composer
William Osborne
Screenplay
John Murphy
Original Music Composer
Brian Tufano
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About What Rats Won't Do
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What is What Rats Won't Do about?
Soon to be married lawyer Kate Beckenham has landed the case of a lifetime. Her courtroom opponent turns out to be the charming Jack Sullivan, who has never lost a single case.
Who directed What Rats Won't Do?
What Rats Won't Do was directed by Alastair Reid.
Who stars in What Rats Won't Do?
The principal cast of What Rats Won't Do includes James Frain, Natascha McElhone, Charles Dance, Parker Posey, Samantha Bond.
When was What Rats Won't Do released and how long is it?
What Rats Won't Do was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for What Rats Won't Do?
The original motion picture soundtrack for What Rats Won't Do was composed by David A. Hughes, John Murphy.
What is the age rating and content advisory for What Rats Won't Do?
What Rats Won't Do holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).