Ciske the Rat
Originally released in 1955. Ciske the Rat is a drama film. directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
Starring Dick van der Velde, Kees Brusse, and Jenny van Maerlant
Synopsis
“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostility, fear, mixture of obstinacy and tenderness, and even an imprisonment. Excellent camera movement and delicate portraying of Ciske’s fragile soul put this film out of merely historical context and ensure its place in the history of great cinema.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 7, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 31m
91 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
Top Cast
Dick van der Velde
as Ciske de Rat
Kees Brusse
as Onderwijzer Bruis
Jenny van Maerlant
as Ciskes moeder
Riek Schagen
as Tante Jans
Stine Lerou
as Chris
Lies Franken
as Suus Bruis
Katja Ernst
as Mevrouw De Hoop
Rob de Vries
as Ciske's vader
Cees Laseur
as Dhr. Van Loon
Paul Steenbergen
as Leraar Maatsuyker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
Production Companies
- Filmproduktiemaatschappij Amsterdam
- Filmtrust
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ciske the Rat about?
“Ciske de Rat” belongs to the Dickensean “little man’s hard life” model and tells a deceptively simple story about a boy in modern Netherlands. Persecution, loneliness, adults’ hostilit...
Who directed Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat was directed by Wolfgang Staudte.
How long is Ciske the Rat?
Ciske the Rat has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
When was Ciske the Rat released?
Ciske the Rat was released on October 7, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ciske the Rat?
The main cast of Ciske the Rat includes Dick van der Velde, Kees Brusse, Jenny van Maerlant, Riek Schagen, Stine Lerou.