The Rat(1937)
The Rat Synopsis
Jean Boucheron the cat burglar is the darling of the Montmartre whores--and catches the eye of slumming socialite Zelia de Chaumont, who decides to "reform" him. A complication is his lovely young ward Odile... murder and a grand courtoom scene ensue.
The Rat (1937) is a drama and crime film directed by Jack Raymond, released on November 11, 1937 with a runtime of 1h 12m. It stars Ruth Chatterton, Anton Walbrook, Rène Ray and Beatrix Lehmann. Viewers rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Raymond
- Writers:
- Romney Brent, Constance Collier, Marjorie Gaffney
- Producers:
- Herbert Wilcox
- Cinematographer:
- Freddie Young
- Composer:
- Anthony Collins
- Production:
- Herbert Wilcox Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Rat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruth Chatterton
as Zelia de Chaumont
Anton Walbrook
as Jean Boucheron, the 'Rat'
Rène Ray
as Odile Verdier
Beatrix Lehmann
as Marguerite
Mary Clare
as Mere Colline
Felix Aylmer
as Prosecuting Counsel
Hugh Miller
as Luis Stets
Gordon McLeod
as Caillard
Frederick Culley
as Judge
Nadine March
as Rose
George Merritt
as Pierre Verdier
Leo Genn
as Defending Counsel
Key crew
Directed by Jack Raymond, written by Romney Brent, Constance Collier and Marjorie Gaffney, produced by Herbert Wilcox.
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The Rat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.1/10 from 4 ratings.
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The Rat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rat online?
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Who stars in The Rat?
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The main cast of The Rat (1937) includes Ruth Chatterton, Anton Walbrook, Rène Ray, Beatrix Lehmann and Mary Clare. The film was directed by Jack Raymond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rat released?
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The Rat was released on November 11, 1937 and runs for 1h 12m.
Is The Rat worth watching?
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The Rat (1937) holds an average rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.