I Was a Rat
Synopsis
A little boy found wandering the streets is taken in by Bob and Joan, a kindly couple. The boy is cold, wet and desperate for shelter, but Bob and Joan are perplexed by his claims that he was once a rat. Meanwhile, rumours are rife at the newspaper about the prince's new love: a girl who captivated everyone at the palace ball.
Top Cast
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Calum Worthy
Ratty
Brenda Fricker
Joan Jones
Tom Conti
Bob Jones
Ned Beatty
Mudduck
Stephen Ouimette
Wheedle
James Millard
Prince Richard
Don McKellar
Oliver Tapscrew
Karl Pruner
Julian
Richard Graham
Charlie
William Greenblatt
Billy
Michael D'Ascenzo
Hocus
Wayne Robson
Eric
Sheila McCarthy
Mrs. Tapscrew
Graham Harley
Professor Jeremy Knowall
Kathryn Greenwood
Lucasta Utensil
Katie Blake
Lady Aurelia Ashington / Mary Jane Potts
Michael Cera
Buzzer
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Laurie Lynd
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Carpenter, Philip Pullman
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- I Was a Rat
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- BBC Children's Drama, Catalyst Entertainment Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Laurie Lynd
Richard Carpenter, Philip Pullman
Nick Bicât
Gerald Packer
Brett Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Venita Gribble
Production Design
Brett Sullivan
Editor
Richard Carpenter
Writer
Laurie Lynd
Director
Gerald Packer
Director of Photography
Nick Bicât
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Rat
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What is I Was a Rat about?
A little boy found wandering the streets is taken in by Bob and Joan, a kindly couple. The boy is cold, wet and desperate for shelter, but Bob and Joan are perplexed by his claims that he was once a rat. Meanwhile, rumours are rife at the newspaper about the prince's new love: a girl who captivated everyone at the palace ball.
Who directed I Was a Rat?
I Was a Rat was directed by Laurie Lynd.
Who stars in I Was a Rat?
The principal cast of I Was a Rat includes Calum Worthy, Brenda Fricker, Tom Conti, Ned Beatty, Stephen Ouimette.
When was I Was a Rat released and how long is it?
I Was a Rat was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for I Was a Rat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for I Was a Rat was composed by Nick Bicât.
Is I Was a Rat based on a book or true story?
I Was a Rat is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Philip Pullman".