Die Ratte
Synopsis
Ricki is 15, an apprentice in a supermarket, and admires his older brother Sven, a big shot in Hamburg's red-light district who keeps his head above water with thefts and drug deals. In Ricki's eyes, nobody comes close to his brother. It is only when Sven humiliates Ricki and tries to force him to sleep with a showgirl in front of him that the older brother loses his godlike role model status. Ricki, the “Arschbackenzukneifer”, takes revenge, and Sven will have to suffer badly on his own turf.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 28, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Klaus Lemke
- Screenplay & Story
- Klaus Lemke, Frank Göhre
- Original Score
- Ricardo Da Force
- Original Title
- Die Ratte
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Klaus Lemke Filmproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Klaus Lemke
Klaus Lemke, Frank Göhre
Ricardo Da Force
Lothar E. Stickelbrucks
Monika Schuchard
Klaus Lemke
Department Leadership Roster
Klaus Lemke
Director
Klaus Lemke
Screenplay
Ricardo Da Force
Original Music Composer
Klaus Lemke
Producer
Monika Schuchard
Editor
Frank Göhre
Screenplay
Lothar E. Stickelbrucks
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Ratte
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Die Ratte about?
Ricki is 15, an apprentice in a supermarket, and admires his older brother Sven, a big shot in Hamburg's red-light district who keeps his head above water with thefts and drug deals. In Ricki's eyes, nobody comes close to his brother. It is only when Sven humiliates Ricki and tries to force him to sleep with a showgirl in front of him that the older brother loses his godlike role model status. Ricki, the “Arschbackenzukneifer”, takes revenge, and Sven will have to suffer badly on his own turf.
Who directed Die Ratte?
Die Ratte was directed by Klaus Lemke.
Who stars in Die Ratte?
The principal cast of Die Ratte includes Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Heinz, Andrea Heuer, Myriam Zschage, Alberta Lojpur.
When was Die Ratte released and how long is it?
Die Ratte was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Ratte?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Ratte was composed by Ricardo Da Force.