The Return of the Rat
Synopsis
The rich, amoral Zelie is married to Pierre Boucheron, "The Rat" - but her interest in another man is an open secret. Forced to defend his honour, the Rat takes refuge in his old domain of the Paris underworld. But even here he has a rival - and when murder is afoot, the sinister Morel's ambition threatens to cost the Rat dear....
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Graham Cutts
- Screenplay & Story
- Angus MacPhail, Edgar C. Middleton
- Original Title
- The Return of the Rat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Graham Cutts
Angus MacPhail, Edgar C. Middleton, Constance Collier, Ivor Novello, A. Neil Lyons
Roy F. Overbaugh
Department Leadership Roster
Angus MacPhail
Screenplay
Edgar C. Middleton
Screenplay
A. Neil Lyons
Writer
Roy F. Overbaugh
Director of Photography
Graham Cutts
Director
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What is The Return of the Rat about?
The rich, amoral Zelie is married to Pierre Boucheron, "The Rat" - but her interest in another man is an open secret. Forced to defend his honour, the Rat takes refuge in his old domain of the Paris underworld. But even here he has a rival - and when murder is afoot, the sinister Morel's ambition threatens to cost the Rat dear....
Who directed The Return of the Rat?
The Return of the Rat was directed by Graham Cutts.
Who stars in The Return of the Rat?
The principal cast of The Return of the Rat includes Ivor Novello, Isabel Jeans, Mabel Poulton, Gordon Harker, Marie Ault.
When was The Return of the Rat released and how long is it?
The Return of the Rat was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.