The Rattle Rat
"Amsterdam's best known police duo at it's best."
Originally released in 1987. The Rattle Rat is a crime/action film. directed by Wim Verstappen.
Starring Rijk de Gooyer, Peter Faber, and Marc Klein Essink
Synopsis
A rich Frisian farmer has been murdered in Amsterdam and police duo Grijpstra & De Gier are sent to investigate. Adjutant Grijpstra has problems at home again and is happy to leave for Friesland to investigate the murder. Sgt. De Gier finds the Frisian Hylke much more interesting than the murder case. In Leeuwarden there is a real Chinese war and a brutal robbery at the cattle market. Suddenly there is that friendly rattling, asthmatic rat who provides an unexpected solution.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 5, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rijk de Gooyer
as Adjudant Grijpstra
Peter Faber
as Brigadier de Gier
Marc Klein Essink
as Hoofdagent Cardozo
Bernard Droog
as Commissaris
Sacco van der Made
as Cafébaas Troelstra
Marjan Berk
as Mevrouw Grijpstra
Annemieke Verdoorn
as Hylkje Hilarius
Hidde Maas
as Luitenant Sudema
Tetske van Ossewaarde
as Gyske Sudema
Henk van Ulsen
as Patholoog-Anatoom
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- AVRO
- Spieghel Filmproductiemaatschappij
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rattle Rat about?
A rich Frisian farmer has been murdered in Amsterdam and police duo Grijpstra & De Gier are sent to investigate. Adjutant Grijpstra has problems at home again and is happy to leave for Friesland to...
Who directed The Rattle Rat?
The Rattle Rat was directed by Wim Verstappen.
How long is The Rattle Rat?
The Rattle Rat has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Rattle Rat released?
The Rattle Rat was released on February 5, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rattle Rat?
The main cast of The Rattle Rat includes Rijk de Gooyer, Peter Faber, Marc Klein Essink, Bernard Droog, Sacco van der Made.