The Rats (1955)
Soon after World War II, a pregnant Polish refugee, Pauline, wanders Berlin looking for the boyfriend who abandoned her. She has no option but to sell her child to another woman, Anna. After the birth, Pauline decides she wants the baby back.
Director: Robert Siodmak
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: July 6, 1955
Cast
- Curd Jürgens - Bruno Mechelke
- Maria Schell - Pauline Karka
- Gustav Knuth - Karl John
- Heidemarie Hatheyer - Anna John
- Ilse Steppat - Frau Knobbe
- Franz Rémond Jr. - Harro Hassenreuter
- Lou Seitz - Hebamme Kielbacke
- Barbara Rost - Selma Knobbe
- Erich Dunskus
- Carl de Vogt
Screenplay
- Jochen Huth
- Gerhart Hauptmann (Theatre Play)
Music: Werner Eisbrenner
Cinematography: Göran Strindberg
Editing: Ira Oberberg, Klaus Eckstein
Production: CCC Filmkunst
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Robert Siodmak
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rats about?
- Soon after World War II, a pregnant Polish refugee, Pauline, wanders Berlin looking for the boyfriend who abandoned her. She has no option but to sell her child to another woman, Anna. After the birth, Pauline decides she wants the baby back.
- Who directed The Rats?
- The Rats was directed by Robert Siodmak.
- Who stars in The Rats?
- The Rats stars Curd Jürgens, Maria Schell, Gustav Knuth, Heidemarie Hatheyer, Ilse Steppat, Franz Rémond Jr..
- How long is The Rats?
- The Rats has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Rats?
- The Rats is a Drama film.
- Where was The Rats produced?
- The Rats was produced in Germany.