The Rat Tamer
Originally released in 1995. The Rat Tamer is a drama/mystery film. directed by Kate Woods. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, and William Zappa
Synopsis
In this Aussie prison drama directed by Kate Woods, no one can explain why inmate Kevin Jones (Hugh Jackman) arrived at Blackstream Penitentiary with brain damage and horrible bruises on his body -- least of all Kevin. Can a jailhouse psychologist (played by Deborra-Lee Furness) help Kevin regain his memory, or will it take an act of violence to bring out the truth? This "Correlli" TV series pilot "The Rat Tamer" was later released separately on DVD as a feature.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 26, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Deborra-Lee Furness
as Louisa Correlli
Hugh Jackman
as Kevin Jones
William Zappa
as Officer Ben Costa
Richard Piper
as Sam Montelle
Sue Jones
as Sister Pat
John Brumpton
as Officer Gilbert
Jon Concannon
as Ian 'Johnno' Johnson
Marcus Eyre
as Officer 'Fatz' Bingham
Paul Reardon
as Anthony Correlli
Tenley Gillmore
as Danielle Correlli
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Rat Tamer about?
In this Aussie prison drama directed by Kate Woods, no one can explain why inmate Kevin Jones (Hugh Jackman) arrived at Blackstream Penitentiary with brain damage and horrible bruises on his body -...
Who directed The Rat Tamer?
The Rat Tamer was directed by Kate Woods.
How long is The Rat Tamer?
The Rat Tamer has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Rat Tamer released?
The Rat Tamer was released on July 26, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Rat Tamer?
The main cast of The Rat Tamer includes Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, William Zappa, Richard Piper, Sue Jones.