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I Was a Rat

20011h 31mLaurie Lynd

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A little boy found wandering the streets is taken in by Bob and Joan, a kindly couple. The boy is cold, wet and desperate for shelter, but Bob and Joan are perplexed by his claims that he was once a rat. Meanwhile, rumours are rife at the newspaper about the prince's new love: a girl who captivated everyone at the palace ball.

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What is I Was a Rat (2001) about?

A little boy found wandering the streets is taken in by Bob and Joan, a kindly couple. The boy is cold, wet and desperate for shelter, but Bob and Joan are perplexed by his claims that he was once a rat. Meanwhile, rumours are rife at the newspaper about the prince's new love: a girl who captivated everyone at the palace ball.

Who stars in I Was a Rat?

I Was a Rat stars Calum Worthy (Ratty), Brenda Fricker (Joan Jones), Tom Conti (Bob Jones), Ned Beatty (Mudduck), Stephen Ouimette (Wheedle). The film was directed by Laurie Lynd.

How long is I Was a Rat?

I Was a Rat has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2001.

Where can I watch I Was a Rat?

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