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Release Year2001
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Family, Fantasy
Votes1
DirectorLaurie Lynd
WritersRichard Carpenter
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsI Was a Rat
About I Was a Rat
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.
Directed by Laurie Lynd, I Was a Rat leans on a strong ensemble — Calum Worthy, Brenda Fricker, Tom Conti — 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 2001.
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