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Cast
Deborra-Lee Furness
as Louisa Correlli
Hugh Jackman
as Kevin Jones
William Zappa
as Officer Ben Costa
Richard Piper
as Sam Montelle
Sue Jones
as Sister Pat
John Brumpton
as Officer Gilbert
Jon Concannon
as Ian 'Johnno' Johnson
Marcus Eyre
as Officer 'Fatz' Bingham
Paul Reardon
as Anthony Correlli
Tenley Gillmore
as Danielle Correlli
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1995
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery
Votes1
DirectorKate Woods
WritersDenise Roberts, Carol Long
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Rat Tamer
About The Rat Tamer
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.
Directed by Kate Woods, The Rat Tamer leans on a strong ensemble — Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, William Zappa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1995.
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