Rats in the Ranks
Synopsis
Every September Sydney's inner-suburban Leichhardt Council re-elects it mayor. Incumbent Larry Hand was popular with the citizenry but they don't vote for mayor - the 12 councillors do - and after three years of Larry, at least four councillors were after his job. When film-makers Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson settled in at Leichhardt Council in early 1994 the knives were already being sharpened. A battle royal was in the making, and so it came to pass. By the end of September Larry had fought the fight of his life, with Connolly and Anderson documenting every bit of it on film. Ambition, courage, envy, hatred, loyalty, betrayal, disaster, triumph... in other words, a classic study in politics.
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Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$200K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Connolly, Robin Anderson
- Original Title
- Rats in the Ranks
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Worldwide Gross
- $200K
- Production Studios
- Film Australia, Arundel Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, La Sept-Arte, Channel 4 Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly
Bob Connolly, Robin Anderson
Bob Connolly
Ray Thomas
Dasha Ross, Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly, Chris Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Thomas
Editor
Robin Anderson
Director
Bob Connolly
Director
Robin Anderson
Producer
Bob Connolly
Writer
Bob Connolly
Producer
Robin Anderson
Writer
Bob Connolly
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rats in the Ranks
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What is Rats in the Ranks about?
Every September Sydney's inner-suburban Leichhardt Council re-elects it mayor. Incumbent Larry Hand was popular with the citizenry but they don't vote for mayor - the 12 councillors do - and after three years of Larry, at least four councillors were after his job. When film-makers Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson settled in at Leichhardt Council in early 1994 the knives were already being sharpened. A battle royal was in the making, and so it came to pass. By the end of September Larry had fought the fight of his life, with Connolly and Anderson documenting every bit of it on film. Ambition, courage, envy, hatred, loyalty, betrayal, disaster, triumph... in other words, a classic study in politics.
Who directed Rats in the Ranks?
Rats in the Ranks was directed by Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly.
Who stars in Rats in the Ranks?
The principal cast of Rats in the Ranks includes Larry Hand, Evan Jones, Neil Macindoe, Trevor Snape, Harry Sidaway.
When was Rats in the Ranks released and how long is it?
Rats in the Ranks was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
How much did Rats in the Ranks make at the box office?
Rats in the Ranks grossed $200K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rats in the Ranks?
Rats in the Ranks holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).