The Rat
Synopsis
When bored courtesan Zelie de Chaumet begs her lover, the corrupt and powerful Stetz, to take her slumming, the pair encounter Pierre Boucheron, alias 'The Rat' , boy-king of the Paris underworld, and the innocent Odile. Love, life and jewels are risked and lost in this powerful romantic melodrama as the four characters' lives are changed by this chance encounter for ever.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Cutts
- Screenplay & Story
- Constance Collier, Graham Cutts, Ivor Novello
- Original Title
- The Rat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Gainsborough Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Cutts
Constance Collier, Graham Cutts, Ivor Novello
Hal Young
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Graham Cutts
Director
Constance Collier
Writer
Graham Cutts
Writer
Ivor Novello
Writer
Michael Balcon
Producer
Hal Young
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rat
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What is The Rat about?
When bored courtesan Zelie de Chaumet begs her lover, the corrupt and powerful Stetz, to take her slumming, the pair encounter Pierre Boucheron, alias 'The Rat' , boy-king of the Paris underworld, and the innocent Odile. Love, life and jewels are risked and lost in this powerful romantic melodrama as the four characters' lives are changed by this chance encounter for ever.
Who directed The Rat?
The Rat was directed by Graham Cutts.
Who stars in The Rat?
The principal cast of The Rat includes Ivor Novello, Mae Marsh, Isabel Jeans, Robert Scholtz, James Lindsay.
When was The Rat released and how long is it?
The Rat was released in 1925 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.