The Rats
Originally released in 1921. The Rats is a feature film. directed by Hanns Kobe. At just 59 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Emil Jannings, Lucie Höflich, and Eugen Klöpfer
Synopsis
Die Ratten was produced by actress and singer Grete Ly. Her company, Grete Ly-Film, made five films between 1919 and 1921. Die Ratten, which is based on the play of the same name by Gerhart Hauptmann, was the last one. Hauptmann, one of the most important promoters of literary naturalism, had received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1912.
The screen adaptation of his play is beautifully photographed in a realistic style by Karl Freund, one of best German cameraman of that time who also worked with directors such as Lang, Murnau, Dreyer, Dupont and Ruttmann. Moreover, the cast of Die Ratten also acts in a very naturalistic way, far from the affected expressionistic style. Die Ratten was made on a modest budget, but the collaboration of an excellent team produced a film that was ahead of its time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rats about?
Die Ratten was produced by actress and singer Grete Ly. Her company, Grete Ly-Film, made five films between 1919 and 1921. Die Ratten, which is based on the play of the same name by Gerhart Hauptma...
Who directed The Rats?
The Rats was directed by Hanns Kobe.
How long is The Rats?
The Rats has a runtime of 0 hours and 59 minutes (59 minutes total).
When was The Rats released?
The Rats was released on July 29, 1921 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rats?
The main cast of The Rats includes Emil Jannings, Lucie Höflich, Eugen Klöpfer, Hermann Vallentin, Marija Leiko.