Brother Rat
Synopsis
Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.
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Top Cast
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Ronald Reagan
Dan Crawford
Jane Wyman
Claire Adams
Priscilla Lane
Joyce Winfree
Wayne Morris
Billy Randolph
Eddie Albert
'Bing' Edwards
Jane Bryan
Kate Rice
Henry O'Neill
Colonel Ramm
Gordon Oliver
Capt 'Lacedrawers' Rogers
Johnnie Davis
A. Furman Towsend, Jr.
Larry Williams
Harley Harrington
William Tracy
Misto Bottome
Jessie Busley
Mrs. Brooks
Olin Howland
Slim
Louise Beavers
Jenny
Isabel Withers
Nurse
Allan Cavan
Superintendant
Jerry Cecil
Cadet
Don DeFore
Baseball Catcher
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
- Original Title
- Brother Rat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
William Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
William Keighley
Director
William Holmes
Editor
Jerry Wald
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brother Rat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brother Rat about?
Story of three buddies at the Virginia Military Institute. Cadet Bing Edwards is secretly married and soon to be a father.
Who directed Brother Rat?
Brother Rat was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Brother Rat?
The principal cast of Brother Rat includes Ronald Reagan, Jane Wyman, Priscilla Lane, Wayne Morris, Eddie Albert.
When was Brother Rat released and how long is it?
Brother Rat was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.