Die Ratte movie poster

Die Ratte

January 28, 1993 1h 20m 3.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1993. Die Ratte is a drama film. directed by Klaus Lemke. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Heinz, and Andrea Heuer

Synopsis

Ricki is 15, an apprentice in a supermarket, and admires his older brother Sven, a big shot in Hamburg's red-light district who keeps his head above water with thefts and drug deals. In Ricki's eyes, nobody comes close to his brother. It is only when Sven humiliates Ricki and tries to force him to sleep with a showgirl in front of him that the older brother loses his godlike role model status. Ricki, the “Arschbackenzukneifer”, takes revenge, and Sven will have to suffer badly on his own turf.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 28, 1993 32 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
User Rating 3.0/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language German Original language
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Country Germany Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
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Production Companies

  • Klaus Lemke Filmproduktion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Die Ratte about?

Ricki is 15, an apprentice in a supermarket, and admires his older brother Sven, a big shot in Hamburg's red-light district who keeps his head above water with thefts and drug deals. In Ricki's eye...

Who directed Die Ratte?

Die Ratte was directed by Klaus Lemke.

How long is Die Ratte?

Die Ratte has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Die Ratte released?

Die Ratte was released on January 28, 1993 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Die Ratte?

The main cast of Die Ratte includes Thomas Kretschmann, Marco Heinz, Andrea Heuer, Myriam Zschage, Alberta Lojpur.