Rats and Cats
“Never meet your heroes.”
Synopsis
Rats and cats is a dark, satirical comedy about a fallen star and broken dreams. It is about fame and our culture of obsession. Actor Darren McWarren (Jason Gann) starred in soap, mini-series and film before destroying his career with a series of indiscretions. Now McWarren is out of the industry and living in a small town in Western Victoria he can do whatever he wants. When a journalist decides to write a "Where are they now" profile on McWarren, he finds the former star has become a modern day Errol Flynn. The local girls want to fornicate with him and their fellas want to fight him. He mightn't have found love - but it's the next best thing.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 8, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Rogers
- Screenplay & Story
- Jason Gann, Adam Zwar
- Original Title
- Rats and Cats
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Complete Post, The Difference Engine, Renegade Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Rogers
Jason Gann, Adam Zwar
Department Leadership Roster
Tony Rogers
Director
Jason Gann
Writer
Adam Zwar
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rats and Cats
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What is Rats and Cats about?
Rats and cats is a dark, satirical comedy about a fallen star and broken dreams. It is about fame and our culture of obsession. Actor Darren McWarren (Jason Gann) starred in soap, mini-series and film before destroying his career with a series of indiscretions. Now McWarren is out of the industry and living in a small town in Western Victoria he can do whatever he wants. When a journalist decides to write a "Where are they now" profile on McWarren, he finds the former star has become a modern day Errol Flynn. The local girls want to fornicate with him and their fellas want to fight him. He mightn't have found love - but it's the next best thing.
Who directed Rats and Cats?
Rats and Cats was directed by Tony Rogers.
Who stars in Rats and Cats?
The principal cast of Rats and Cats includes Jason Gann, Adam Zwar, Anya Beyersdorf, Paul Denny.
When was Rats and Cats released and how long is it?
Rats and Cats was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rats and Cats?
Rats and Cats holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).