Rat Trap
Le Rat d'Amérique
Synopsis
This South American adventure drama finds Charles (Charles Aznavour), a youthful Frenchman traveling to Paraguay to start a new life. Seeking out a rich uncle, the idealistic nephew is rejected by his miserly relation, and he goes on to get involved with a shady woman and a band of gun runners who supply arms for the revolution of the week. Charles and his new girlfriend head for the border after a shootout with federal troops, and a kindly railroad worker hides the couple in an abandoned copper mine. Charles is later thrown in prison while the girl becomes a concubine, but her violator is killed when Charles escapes to rescue her and exact revenge. A pretty harrowing composition could be written by the young couple on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
- Original Score
- Georges Garvarentz
- Original Title
- Le Rat d'Amérique
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Franco London Films, Madeleine Films, Zebra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Georges Garvarentz
Quinto Albicocco
Borys Lewin
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Screenplay
Georges Garvarentz
Original Music Composer
Quinto Albicocco
Director of Photography
Borys Lewin
Editor
Jean-Gabriel Albicocco
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rat Trap
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rat Trap about?
This South American adventure drama finds Charles (Charles Aznavour), a youthful Frenchman traveling to Paraguay to start a new life. Seeking out a rich uncle, the idealistic nephew is rejected by his miserly relation, and he goes on to get involved with a shady woman and a band of gun runners who supply arms for the revolution of the week. Charles and his new girlfriend head for the border after a shootout with federal troops, and a kindly railroad worker hides the couple in an abandoned copper mine. Charles is later thrown in prison while the girl becomes a concubine, but her violator is killed when Charles escapes to rescue her and exact revenge. A pretty harrowing composition could be written by the young couple on "How I Spent My Summer Vacation."
Who directed Rat Trap?
Rat Trap was directed by Jean-Gabriel Albicocco.
Who stars in Rat Trap?
The principal cast of Rat Trap includes Charles Aznavour, Marie Laforêt, Franco Fabrizi, Richard Badouh, Matias Ferreira Diaz.
When was Rat Trap released and how long is it?
Rat Trap was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Rat Trap?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rat Trap was composed by Georges Garvarentz.