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The Rats

1619551h 37mRobert Siodmak
IMDb 6.7

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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.

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What is The Rats (1955) 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 stars in The Rats?

The Rats stars Curd Jürgens (Bruno Mechelke), Maria Schell (Pauline Karka), Gustav Knuth (Karl John), Heidemarie Hatheyer (Anna John), Ilse Steppat (Frau Knobbe). The film was directed by Robert Siodmak.

How long is The Rats?

The Rats has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1955. It is rated 16.

Is The Rats worth watching?

The Rats holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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