Ciske the Rat
Ciske de Rat
Synopsis
“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.
Top Cast
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Ciske de Rat
Kees Brusse
Onderwijzer Bruis
Jenny van Maerlant
Ciskes moeder
Riek Schagen
Tante Jans
Stine Lerou
Chris
Lies Franken
Suus Bruis
Katja Ernst
Mevrouw De Hoop
Rob de Vries
Ciske's vader
Cees Laseur
Dhr. Van Loon
Paul Steenbergen
Leraar Maatsuyker
Jan Teulings
Guus Oster
Johan Valk
Ben Groenier
Hans Tiemeyer
Joan Remmelts
Johan Kaart
Heidi Ewert
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wolfgang Staudte
- Screenplay & Story
- Piet Bakker, Wolfgang Staudte
- Original Score
- Herbert Windt, Steye van Brandenberg
- Original Title
- Ciske de Rat
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Filmproduktiemaatschappij Amsterdam, Filmtrust
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wolfgang Staudte
Piet Bakker, Wolfgang Staudte
Herbert Windt, Steye van Brandenberg
Prosper Dekeukeleire
Lien d'Oliveyra
Hans Boekman, Co ter Linden
Department Leadership Roster
Wolfgang Staudte
Director
Piet Bakker
Writer
Wolfgang Staudte
Writer
Nico Van Baarle
Production Design
Lien d'Oliveyra
Editor
Elisabeth Daum
Costume Design
Hans Boekman
Producer
Prosper Dekeukeleire
Director of Photography
Steye van Brandenberg
Original Music Composer
Co ter Linden
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ciske the Rat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ciske the Rat about?
“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.
Who directed Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Who stars in Ciske the Rat?
The principal cast of Ciske the Rat includes Dick van der Velde, Kees Brusse, Jenny van Maerlant, Riek Schagen, Stine Lerou.
When was Ciske the Rat released and how long is it?
Ciske the Rat was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Ciske the Rat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ciske the Rat was composed by Herbert Windt, Steye van Brandenberg.
Is Ciske the Rat based on a book or true story?
Ciske the Rat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Piet Bakker".