The Rat
Synopsis
Jean Boucheron the cat burglar is the darling of the Montmartre whores--and catches the eye of slumming socialite Zelia de Chaumont, who decides to "reform" him. A complication is his lovely young ward Odile... murder and a grand courtoom scene ensue.
Top Cast
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Ruth Chatterton
Zelia de Chaumont
Anton Walbrook
Jean Boucheron, the 'Rat'
Rène Ray
Odile Verdier
Beatrix Lehmann
Marguerite
Mary Clare
Mere Colline
Felix Aylmer
Prosecuting Counsel
Hugh Miller
Luis Stets
Gordon McLeod
Caillard
Frederick Culley
Judge
Nadine March
Rose
George Merritt
Pierre Verdier
Leo Genn
Defending Counsel
Fanny Wright
Therese
Bob Gregory
Albert
Ivan Wilmot
Peter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Raymond
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Rameau
- Original Score
- Anthony Collins
- Original Title
- The Rat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Raymond
Hans Rameau, Marjorie Gaffney, Romney Brent, Constance Collier, Miles Malleson, Ivor Novello
Anthony Collins
Freddie Young
Herbert Wilcox
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Raymond
Director
Romney Brent
Writer
Hans Rameau
Screenplay
Anthony Collins
Original Music Composer
Freddie Young
Director of Photography
Herbert Wilcox
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rat
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What is The Rat about?
Jean Boucheron the cat burglar is the darling of the Montmartre whores--and catches the eye of slumming socialite Zelia de Chaumont, who decides to "reform" him. A complication is his lovely young ward Odile... murder and a grand courtoom scene ensue.
Who directed The Rat?
The Rat was directed by Jack Raymond.
Who stars in The Rat?
The principal cast of The Rat includes Ruth Chatterton, Anton Walbrook, Rène Ray, Beatrix Lehmann, Mary Clare.
When was The Rat released and how long is it?
The Rat was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rat was composed by Anthony Collins.