Ciske the Rat
Originally released in 1984. Ciske the Rat is a drama film. directed by Guido Pieters.
Starring Danny de Munk, Willeke van Ammelrooy, and Herman van Veen
Synopsis
Lovable Amsterdam street urchin, 11 year old Ciske is nevertheless much in need of love as the Dutch 1984 title suggests. He is a scamp with a heart of gold. He causes havoc in the classroom pouring ink over his teacher yet when a polio-crippled boy joins the class Ciske is one of the only children to befriend him and is bullied as a result. His mother works in a bar and Ciske helps out often late into the night - his father is at sea and his mother supplements her income with prostitution. Ciske is also a very angry young man and he smoulders with rage at life's injustices.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (50 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Danny de Munk
as Ciske Vrijmoeth / Ciske de Rat
Willeke van Ammelrooy
as Moeder Marie
Herman van Veen
as Meester Bruis
Willem Nijholt
as Oom Henri
Peter Faber
as Vader Cor
Rijk de Gooyer
as Rechercheur Muyskens
Linda van Dyck
as Tante Jans
Carolien van den Berg
as Tante Chris
Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard
as Schooljuffrouw
Rudi Falkenhagen
as Cafebaas
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Sigma Pictures
- Award Films International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ciske the Rat about?
Lovable Amsterdam street urchin, 11 year old Ciske is nevertheless much in need of love as the Dutch 1984 title suggests. He is a scamp with a heart of gold. He causes havoc in the classroom pourin...
Who directed Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat was directed by Guido Pieters.
How long is Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Ciske the Rat released?
Ciske the Rat was released on March 29, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ciske the Rat?
The main cast of Ciske the Rat includes Danny de Munk, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Herman van Veen, Willem Nijholt, Peter Faber.