Rats in the Ranks (1996)
Every September Sydney's inner-suburban Leichhardt Council re-elects it mayor. Incumbent Larry Hand was popular with the citizenry but they don't vote for mayor - the 12 councillors do - and after three years of Larry, at least four councillors were after his job. When film-makers Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson settled in at Leichhardt Council in early 1994 the knives were already being sharpened. A battle royal was in the making, and so it came to pass. By the end of September Larry had fought the fight of his life, with Connolly and Anderson documenting every bit of it on film. Ambition, courage, envy, hatred, loyalty, betrayal, disaster, triumph... in other words, a classic study in politics.
Cast
- Larry Hand - Himself
- Evan Jones - Himself
- Neil Macindoe - Himself
- Trevor Snape - Himself
- Harry Sidaway - Himself
- Nick Origlass - Himself
- Bob Heffernan - Himself
- Kate Butler - Herself
- Kath Hacking - Herself
- Sue Stock - Herself
Screenplay
Themes
Political Polarization and Ideology Clash
Keywords
sydney, australia, australia, politics, mayor, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Rats in the Ranks about?
- Every September Sydney's inner-suburban Leichhardt Council re-elects it mayor. Incumbent Larry Hand was popular with the citizenry but they don't vote for mayor - the 12 councillors do - and after three years of Larry, at least four councillors were after his job. When film-makers Bob Connolly and Robin Anderson settled in at Leichhardt Council in early 1994 the knives were already being sharpened. A battle royal was in the making, and so it came to pass. By the end of September Larry had fought the fight of his life, with Connolly and Anderson documenting every bit of it on film. Ambition, courage, envy, hatred, loyalty, betrayal, disaster, triumph... in other words, a classic study in politics.
- Who directed Rats in the Ranks?
- Rats in the Ranks was directed by Robin Anderson, Bob Connolly.
- Who stars in Rats in the Ranks?
- Rats in the Ranks stars Larry Hand, Evan Jones, Neil Macindoe, Trevor Snape, Harry Sidaway, Nick Origlass.
- How long is Rats in the Ranks?
- Rats in the Ranks has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Rats in the Ranks?
- Rats in the Ranks is a Documentary, History, TV Movie film.
- How much did Rats in the Ranks gross?
- Rats in the Ranks grossed $200,000 worldwide.
- Where was Rats in the Ranks produced?
- Rats in the Ranks was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Rats in the Ranks?
- The themes of Rats in the Ranks include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.