The Rats
Las ratas
Synopsis
In the mid-fifties, El Nini lives in the poorest and most forgotten rural Castile (Spain). He is a child with no more knowledge than those provided by nature. El Nini lives with his father in a cave, and with him he devotes himself to the hunting of water rats, the only means of subsistence they know. But when they are tried to deprive them of their roof and their livelihood, violence will erupt uncontrollably.
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Álvaro Monje
José Caride
Juan Jesús Valverde
Francisco Algora
Concha Gómez Conde
Paloma Paso Jardiel
Esperanza Alonso
José Conde
Luis
Luis Perezagua
José Luis
Joaquín Hinojosa
Susi Sánchez
Fernando Ransanz
Jorge Merino
Malvino
Lucas Rodríguez
Don Ciro, Sacerdote
Ángel Terrón
Centenario
Paulino Antón Castrillo
El Mudo
Enrique Menéndez
Abel Vitón
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Giménez-Rico
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Giménez-Rico
- Original Title
- Las ratas
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Giménez-Rico
Antonio Giménez-Rico, Miguel Delibes
Teo Escamilla
Miguel González Sinde
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Giménez-Rico
Screenplay
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
Miguel González Sinde
Editor
Antonio Giménez-Rico
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rats
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rats about?
In the mid-fifties, El Nini lives in the poorest and most forgotten rural Castile (Spain). He is a child with no more knowledge than those provided by nature. El Nini lives with his father in a cave, and with him he devotes himself to the hunting of water rats, the only means of subsistence they know. But when they are tried to deprive them of their roof and their livelihood, violence will erupt uncontrollably.
Who directed The Rats?
The Rats was directed by Antonio Giménez-Rico.
Who stars in The Rats?
The principal cast of The Rats includes Álvaro Monje, José Caride, Juan Jesús Valverde, Francisco Algora, Concha Gómez Conde.
When was The Rats released and how long is it?
The Rats was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Is The Rats based on a book or true story?
The Rats is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miguel Delibes".