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Ratchet

September 12, 1996 1h 54m 4.0/10 (4 votes)

Originally released in 1996. Ratchet is a thriller film. directed by John Johnson.

Starring Tom Gilroy, Margaret Welsh, and Mitchell Lichtenstein

Synopsis

Having missed several deadlines, and with the studio's attorneys hassling him, screenwriter Elliot Callahan (Tom Gilroy) takes the advice of his agent and rents a beachside house on the island Nantucket to find the peace and quiet he needs to get the creative juices flowing. There he meets the seriously intense Henry Carver (Matthew Dixon), who's written a screenplay he wants Callahan to read. Before long, Callahan suspects that Henry might be a serial killer writing about himself and that his screenplay is worth plagiarizing.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 12, 1996 29 years ago
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Runtime 1h 54m 114 minutes total
User Rating 4.0/10 Mixed (4 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ratchet about?

Having missed several deadlines, and with the studio's attorneys hassling him, screenwriter Elliot Callahan (Tom Gilroy) takes the advice of his agent and rents a beachside house on the island Nant...

Who directed Ratchet?

Ratchet was directed by John Johnson.

How long is Ratchet?

Ratchet has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).

When was Ratchet released?

Ratchet was released on September 12, 1996 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ratchet?

The main cast of Ratchet includes Tom Gilroy, Margaret Welsh, Mitchell Lichtenstein, Nurit Koppel, Matthew Dixon.