The Year of the Rat
Synopsis
Making a studio film is a huge collaborative effort, whether it's an epic period blockbuster or a small horror movie about a lonely man and his pet rat. This is a behind-the-scenes documentary that follows the filmmaking process of the feature film, "Willard" through the eyes of a film student, who soon discovers that making movies isn't anywhere near as glamourous as those EPK specials would like the public to believe. "The Year of the Rat" exposes the innards of filmmaking in such a way that even without the glamour, it doesn't make the process any less fascinating or romantic an idea; that we can still find the making of a movie about killer rats an amazing and compulsive act.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 7, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Ng
- Original Title
- The Year of the Rat
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Ng
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Ng
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Year of the Rat
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What is The Year of the Rat about?
Making a studio film is a huge collaborative effort, whether it's an epic period blockbuster or a small horror movie about a lonely man and his pet rat. This is a behind-the-scenes documentary that follows the filmmaking process of the feature film, "Willard" through the eyes of a film student, who soon discovers that making movies isn't anywhere near as glamourous as those EPK specials would like the public to believe. "The Year of the Rat" exposes the innards of filmmaking in such a way that even without the glamour, it doesn't make the process any less fascinating or romantic an idea; that we can still find the making of a movie about killer rats an amazing and compulsive act.
Who directed The Year of the Rat?
The Year of the Rat was directed by Julie Ng.
Who stars in The Year of the Rat?
The principal cast of The Year of the Rat includes Crispin Glover, Kristen Cloke, Jackie Burroughs.
When was The Year of the Rat released and how long is it?
The Year of the Rat was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.