The Rat Tamer
Synopsis
In this Aussie prison drama directed by Kate Woods, no one can explain why inmate Kevin Jones (Hugh Jackman) arrived at Blackstream Penitentiary with brain damage and horrible bruises on his body -- least of all Kevin. Can a jailhouse psychologist (played by Deborra-Lee Furness) help Kevin regain his memory, or will it take an act of violence to bring out the truth? This "Correlli" TV series pilot "The Rat Tamer" was later released separately on DVD as a feature.
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The Rat Tamer - ClipOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-08
Top Cast
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Deborra-Lee Furness
Louisa Correlli
Hugh Jackman
Kevin Jones
William Zappa
Officer Ben Costa
Richard Piper
Sam Montelle
Sue Jones
Sister Pat
John Brumpton
Officer Gilbert
Jon Concannon
Ian 'Johnno' Johnson
Marcus Eyre
Officer 'Fatz' Bingham
Paul Reardon
Anthony Correlli
Tenley Gillmore
Danielle Correlli
Neil Melville
Governor Jim Sanderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 2006
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kate Woods
- Screenplay & Story
- Carol Long, Denise Roberts
- Original Score
- Chris Neal
- Original Title
- The Rat Tamer
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kate Woods
Carol Long, Denise Roberts
Chris Neal
Clive Sell
Chris Branagan
Ross Matthews, Sue Masters
Department Leadership Roster
Kate Woods
Director
Carol Long
Writer
Denise Roberts
Writer
Ross Matthews
Producer
Julie Belle
Production Design
Clive Sell
Director of Photography
Chris Branagan
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rat Tamer
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What is The Rat Tamer about?
In this Aussie prison drama directed by Kate Woods, no one can explain why inmate Kevin Jones (Hugh Jackman) arrived at Blackstream Penitentiary with brain damage and horrible bruises on his body -- least of all Kevin. Can a jailhouse psychologist (played by Deborra-Lee Furness) help Kevin regain his memory, or will it take an act of violence to bring out the truth? This "Correlli" TV series pilot "The Rat Tamer" was later released separately on DVD as a feature.
Who directed The Rat Tamer?
The Rat Tamer was directed by Kate Woods.
Who stars in The Rat Tamer?
The principal cast of The Rat Tamer includes Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, William Zappa, Richard Piper, Sue Jones.
When was The Rat Tamer released and how long is it?
The Rat Tamer was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rat Tamer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rat Tamer was composed by Chris Neal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rat Tamer?
The Rat Tamer holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.